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NURSING PROGRAM

STUDENT HANDBOOK

ELGIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE

FALL 2020

Elgin Community College

Elgin, Illinois

Revised 8/2020

Welcome to the ECC Nursing Program!

ECC’s Nursing Program is approved by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation for

professional nursing and is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing

(ACEN). The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing may be contacted at 3343 Peachtree

Road NE, Suite 850 Atlanta, GA 30326 or by phone at 404-975-5000 or by fax at 404-975-5020.

The mission of Elgin Community College is to improve people’s lives through learning.

Health Professions Division - Mission Statement

The mission of Health Professions is to provide quality education that supports the development of

health and wellness practitioners.

Health Professions Division - Vision Statement

The Health Professions Division will be recognized as a leader in providing quality education using

innovative teaching strategies. Our students will develop confidence in their discipline through

training in simulated and clinical settings. We will utilize interdisciplinary activities to instill a sense of

professionalism in our graduates and nurture an appreciation for lifelong learning.

Nursing Program Mission Statement

The mission of the Elgin Community College Associate Degree Nursing Program is to provide an

equitable, quality education that supports the development of professional nurses to practice safe,

quality, evidence-based nursing care in the current healthcare environment.

NURSING PROGRAM STUDENT HANDBOOK

http://www.acenursing.org/

Table of Contents

WELCOME TO THE ECC NURSING PROGRAM!......................................................................2

HEALTH PROFESSIONS DIVISION - MISSION STATEMENT ..............................................................2

HEALTH PROFESSIONS DIVISION - VISION STATEMENT ..................................................................2

NURSING PROGRAM MISSION STATEMENT .........................................................................................2

ELGIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE NURSING PHILOSOPHY.......................................................6

CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK ...................................................................................................7

PROGRAM ORGANIZATION ....................................................................................................8

LEVELS...................................................................................................................................................................8

COURSES..............................................................................................................................................................8

COURSE STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES............................................................................................8

NURSING PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES WITH COMPETENCIES .....................8

NURSING CURRICULUM PLAN..............................................................................................10

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.................................................................................................11

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICIES.............................................................................................................. 11

Administrative Procedure 4.407............................................................................................................ 11

Nursing Professional Dishonesty Policy............................................................................................. 15

Health Professions Contract of Social Media Conduct ................................................................ 16

Contract of Handheld Technology ...................................................................................................... 16

Classroom ..................................................................................................................................................................16

Clinical/Lab/Simulation.........................................................................................................................................17

BEHAVIOR POLICIES: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE 4.402 ......................................................... 17

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS AND DRUG TESTING .............................................................. 22

TESTING AND GRADING POLICIES.......................................................................................................... 23

CLINICAL EVALUATION POLICIES............................................................................................................ 24

Definitions of Clinical Behaviors/Explanations ................................................................................ 24

STUDENT RETENTION AND PROMOTION ........................................................................................... 25

Failure/Withdrawal & Re-entry Policy ................................................................................................ 26

Course Repeat Steps:................................................................................................................................ 26

Advanced Placement Students ............................................................................................................. 26

Health Professions Dismissal Policy .................................................................................................... 26

Due Process / Student Appeal .............................................................................................................. 27

Student Complaint Procedure............................................................................................................... 27

CLASSROOM/CLINICAL EXPERIENCE ..................................................................................................... 27

Classroom ..................................................................................................................................................... 27

Criteria for Written/Online Assignments ........................................................................................... 28

Clinical ............................................................................................................................................................ 28

Clinical Experience Attendance and Preparation ........................................................................................28

Patient Data in the Clinical Area........................................................................................................................29


Health Professions Discrimination Statement..............................................................................................29

Nursing Program Dress Code.............................................................................................................................29

Health Requirements .............................................................................................................................................31

Criminal Background Checks and Drug Testing.............................................................................................. 32

American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR Healthcare Provider Certification..................32

Liability Insurance ...................................................................................................................................................33

Clinical Experiences at Place of Employment ...............................................................................................33

Transportation to Affiliating Agencies ............................................................................................................33

Snow Day Policy ......................................................................................................................................... 33

Emergency Alert System.......................................................................................................................... 33

SIMULATION EXPERIENCE.......................................................................................................................... 34

BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN EXPOSURE POLICY ................................................................................. 34

Procedure:..................................................................................................................................................... 35

Personal Protective Equipment............................................................................................................. 36

Post-Exposure Practices........................................................................................................................... 37

Reporting of Clinical Exposure Incidents........................................................................................... 37

PROBATION ..................................................................................................................................................... 38

EXAMS, GRADUATION, LICENSURE .....................................................................................38

STANDARDIZED TESTING........................................................................................................................... 38

DEGREE AUDIT................................................................................................................................................ 39

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS................................................................................................................ 39

NCLEX EXAMINATION ................................................................................................................................. 39

NURSING LICENSURE................................................................................................................................... 39

CNA CERTIFICATION .................................................................................................................................... 40

NURSING LABS .......................................................................................................................41

COMPUTER LABS ........................................................................................................................................... 41

NURSING SKILLS LABS................................................................................................................................. 41

Student Nurse Pack Purchasing Procedures .................................................................................... 41

Skill Validations........................................................................................................................................... 41

Scheduling Lab Faculty Appointments ...........................................................................................................42

Appointment Cancellations, No Show and Tardiness ...............................................................................43

Success with Validations.......................................................................................................................................43

Failure with Validations.........................................................................................................................................43

Dress Code for Validations ..................................................................................................................................44

Student Lab Responsibilities: ................................................................................................................. 44

RESOURCES..............................................................................................................................45

LOCKERS ........................................................................................................................................................... 45

COPY MACHINE ............................................................................................................................................. 45

MULTI-MEDIA MATERIALS......................................................................................................................... 45

REFERENCE MATERIALS .............................................................................................................................. 45

SPARTAN EARLY ALERT REFERRAL.......................................................................................................... 45


STUDENT COMMUNICATION................................................................................................46

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES ................................................................................................................. 46

ECC STUDENT EMAIL.................................................................................................................................... 46

REVISIONS IN NURSING PROGRAM STUDENT HANDBOOK ........................................................ 46

HEALTH PROFESSIONS DIVISION STATEMENT ON SAFETY .............................................47

CLINICAL AGENCIES ...............................................................................................................48

HEALTH PROFESSIONS ADMINISTRATION/STAFF/FACULTY ...........................................49

APPENDIX LISTING.................................................................................................................50

NURSING COURSE FAILURE/WITHDRAWAL CONTRACT ............................................................... 51

NOTICE OF PROBATION ............................................................................................................................. 53

EXPOSURE / INCIDENT REPORT FORM................................................................................................. 55

NURSING PROGRAM STUDENT HANDBOOK AGREEMENT .......................................................... 56

HEALTH PROFESSIONS: NURSING PROGRAM ................................................................................... 57

VOLUNTARY ASSUMPTION OF RISK & RELEASE OF LIABILITY .................................................... 58

CONFIDENTIALITY/AV/PHOTOGRAPHY AGREEMENT..................................................................... 59

NURSING LAB SIMULATION CENTER CONSENT FORM.................................................................. 60


Elgin Community College Nursing Philosophy

The Elgin Community College Nursing Program is a leader in our community in preparing students

for contemporary nursing practice. A concept-based design is utilized to prepare the graduate to

practice in a multifaceted, evolving health care environment. Based on changing community and

global needs, there is a deliberate focus in the curriculum on wellness, health promotion, and the

complex care needs of the older adult. Because nursing is an art and a science, students learn to

provide safe, quality, evidence-based, holistic, and person-centered care to diverse populations with

the goal of improving person-centered outcomes.

Faculty, students, and the community establish a partnership wherein the faculty provides diverse

learning opportunities and the students are challenged to accept responsibility for active learning.

Life-long learning is essential to maintain competence and accountability.

Shared Values

Furthermore, the Nursing Program reflects the Shared Values of Elgin Community College:

Excellence. All college functions and services must strive for the highest level of excellence to

successfully achieve our mission. Learning activities must be of the highest quality to help students

achieve their goals.

Freedom of Inquiry. We believe a learning community is most engaging and viable when a spirit of

free inquiry exists, allowing everyone the freedom to explore new and diverse ideas and to express

their interests and attitudes.

Equity. We believe that everyone must have an equal opportunity to grow through learning, and we

pledge to provide all who take part in our learning activities with the opportunities and supports

needed for success.

Ethical Practices. As we strive to develop our learning community, we will maintain at all times the

highest level of honesty, communication, cooperation and credibility in all relationships.

Accountability. As a public institution, we believe we must assume responsibility for all our decisions

and actions, and we must also be open and honest in all our affairs and always ensure that we are

making the best use of our resources.

Respect for Diversity. All constituencies are important to achieving our vision. Therefore, we must

respect the unique and diverse perspectives each person offers and embrace those differences as the

means for developing the strongest learning community possible. We promote individual growth

and a positive sense of self-worth for all members of the college community.

Community Engagement. As an active and involved part of our community, we must play an integral

role in developing, advancing, and serving the local community.


Conceptual Framework

Concepts provide the foundation and structure of the Elgin Community College Nursing Program

curriculum. The concepts are grouped into three major categories: the person, wellness/health and

illness, and professional nursing. Selected concepts are supported by evidence-based practice and

are integrated throughout the curriculum. Each concept has associated exemplars through which

holistic, person-centered nursing care is learned.

The Elgin Community College Nursing Program Student Learning Outcomes and competencies

incorporate the Institute of Medicine (IOM) and Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN)

competencies, the National League of Nursing (NLN) core values, and professional practice

standards. Courses within the curriculum are structured and leveled to facilitate students’

achievement of the Program Student Learning Outcomes and related competencies.

The curriculum addresses nursing care across the lifespan while considering the uniqueness of

persons, families and communities in the achievement of optimal health and wellness. This

curriculum reflects the multifaceted, nonlinear nature of nursing needed in the twenty-first century.


Program Organization

Levels

The Program is divided into four levels:

Level 1 is comprised of the first semester

Level 2 is comprised of the second semester

Level 3 is comprised of the third semester

Level 4 is comprised of the fourth semester

Courses

A course is the subdivision of a level, carrying a course number and name, for example:

Nursing 142 Concepts of Nursing Practice I.

Course Student Learning Outcomes

Each course has student learning outcomes identified in the course syllabus. These outcomes are the

focus of classroom discussion, academic testing, and lab and clinical expectations.

Nursing Program Student Learning Outcomes with

Competencies

The Nursing Program includes four semesters of nursing courses in addition to the general education

courses required for the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing.

1. Engage in clinical judgment to provide safe evidence-based, person-centered nursing care

across the lifespan

a. Apply clinical judgment to provide safe, evidence-based care to persons with complex

and chronic needs.

b. Manage potential complications based on anticipated risk and changes in health

conditions.

c. Prioritize person-centered nursing care for individuals and groups efficiently in an

evolving health care environment.

d. Create, implement and evaluate holistic person-centered teaching strategies to

achieve optimal health outcomes.

e. Provide continuity of care to ensure safe, uninterrupted nursing care.

f. Perform Level 4 psychomotor skills safely and competently for efficient, effective, and

compassionate person-centered care.

2. Integrate the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that create cultures of quality, safety and

excellence to improve person-centered outcomes

a. Model the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that create cultures of safety, quality, and

excellence to improve person-centered outcomes.


b. Evaluate the impact of performance improvement measures on person-centered care

and resource utilization.

c. Evaluate the clinical microsystem and its impact on the nurse’s ability to provide safe,

quality care.

3. Collaborate with the person, the person’s support system, and members of the healthcare

team to achieve best health outcomes

a. Demonstrate communication competence with members of the healthcare team, the

person and their support system to deliver person-centered care.

b. Evaluate effectiveness of communication strategies with members of the health care

team including the person and support system.

c. Evaluate standards used that govern behavior among peers and colleagues to create a

classroom and clinical environment that promotes cooperation, respect and trust.

4. Incorporate information and technology to communicate, manage knowledge, prevent error,

and support clinical decision-making

a. Utilize patient care and health information technologies to enhance safe nursing care

and prevent error.

b. Evaluate data collected from health information resources to support clinical decision

making.

c. Document all aspects of nursing care provided in an accurate and timely manner.

5. Assimilate leadership, management of care, ethical and legal principles in professional

nursing practice

a. Display awareness of own strengths, limitations, and professional identity as a team

leader and member.

b. Apply delegation principles related to professional nursing practice when caring for a

group of persons.

c. Demonstrate accountability by adhering to the ethical, legal, and regulatory standards

within the Level 4 scope of nursing practice.

d. Create a professional development plan that demonstrates a commitment to

continuous, lifelong learning.

6. Promote a culture of caring to provide holistic, compassionate, and culturally competent care

a. Demonstrate cultural competence in therapeutic relationships with persons across the

lifespan.

b. Contribute to the promotion of a culture of caring in the health care environment.

c. Advocate for persons and support systems to promote self-determination, integrity,

and on-going growth as human beings.


Nursing Curriculum Plan

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing

Entrance Requirements

BIO 110 4.0

BIO 245 4.0

PSY 100 3.0

PSY 218 3.0

Total 14.0 credit hours

First Semester

BIO 246 4.0

BIO 265 4.0

HPE 101 1.0

NUR 142 8.5

NUR 144 1.5


Second Semester

NUR 152 9.5

ENG 101 3.0


Third Semester

NUR 242 9.5

ENG 102 3.0


Fourth Semester

NUR 252 9.0

Liberal Studies 3.0 (Recommended: HUM 216- Ethics)

Total 12 credit hours

Program Total: 70 credit hours


Policies and Procedures

All students must read and follow the updated Nursing Program Student Handbook each semester

and as necessary. All students will be responsible for following any policy and procedure changes

made and will sign the Health Professions Nursing Program Student Handbook Agreement page. All

students must follow the ECC policies in the College Catalog.

Academic Integrity Policies

Administrative Procedure 4.407

References Board of Trustees Policy: G 1

Subject: Academic Integrity

Adopted: September 5, 2007

Amended: August 9, 2011; September 25, 2014; April 9, 2015; May 4, 2017; June 4, 2018

Review: This procedure will be reviewed by the Vice President for Teaching, Learning and Student

Development by June 30 of every odd-numbered year.

I. Statement on Academic Integrity

Elgin Community College is committed to providing a learning environment that values truth,

honesty, and justice. Academic integrity means being honest and responsible regarding any work

submitted as one’s own while in a college course. Failing to do so is considered academic

dishonesty. Acts of academic dishonesty include cheating, plagiarism, fabrication, complicity,

submitting same work in multiple courses, and/or misconduct in research. [In Health Professions

this includes the professional code of ethics for each discipline.] The purpose of academic

assignments is to help students learn. The grade received shows students’ own understanding and

effort. It also indicates how well they have met the learning goals in a course. In order to

demonstrate that learning, the work done must always be their own and if students consult others’

work, this must be properly cited. Students who commit any act of academic dishonesty will be

subject to sanctions imposed by their instructor, up to and including failure in the course. See the

ECC website for more information on ECC’s Academic Integrity policy.

For information on how to avoid academic integrity violations, see the Plagiarism Modules available

from the main menu on your D2L homepage (under the Student Support tab) or visit the ECC Library

Tutorials Research Guide. Students may also seek assistance from Librarians as well as the Write

Place staff.

II. Acts of Academic Dishonesty include, but are not limited to the following:

A. Cheating

At its most basic level, cheating is the unauthorized use of outside assistance.

Cheating includes use of notes, study aids, or other devices that are expressly

forbidden by the instructor for the completion of an assignment or an examination. In

addition, cheating occurs when a student copies another individual's work or ideas.


http://www.elgin.edu/academicintegrity

http://ecclibrary.elgin.edu/tutorials/WritingYourPaper

http://ecclibrary.elgin.edu/tutorials/WritingYourPaper

B. Plagiarism

Plagiarism is the presentation of another person’s written words or ideas as one’s

own. Students are guilty of plagiarism if they submit as their own work:

• the sequence of ideas, arrangement of material, pattern of thought of someone

else, even though it is expressed in the student’s own words; plagiarism occurs

when such a sequence of ideas is transferred from a source to their work without

the processes of digestion, integration, and reorganization in the writer’s mind,

and without acknowledgement in their work.

• part or all of a written assignment copied or paraphrased from another person’s

work without proper documentation; paraphrasing ideas without giving credit to

the original author is also plagiarism.

• reusing or modifying a previously submitted work for a present assignment

without obtaining prior permission from the instructors involved.

C. Fabrication

Fabrication is the invention or counterfeiting of data and/or research. [In Health

Professions this includes patient data.]

D. Complicity

Complicity occurs when a student provides assistance in any act that violates the

integrity policy. Students are guilty of being accomplices to academic dishonesty if they:

[In Health Professions talking during an exam/quiz is considered sharing

information, and failure to report knowledge of other students cheating is also

considered an act of complicity.]

• allow their work to be copied and submitted as the work of another

• prepare work for another student and allow it to be submitted as that student’s own

work

• keep or contribute materials with the clear intent that they will be copied or submitted

as work of anyone other than the author

• purchase work from another source

• fail to report acts of plagiarism to their instructor; students who know their work is

being copied are presumed to consent to its being copied

E. Multiple Submissions

Multiple submission occurs when a student submits the same (or largely unaltered) work

in multiple courses without instructor approval. Multiple submission does not include

coursework in linked courses (in which instructors develop assignments together), nor

shall it cover those situations in which a student has received approval to expand or

develop previous work.

F. Misconduct in Research

Misconduct in research occurs when a student violates professional guidelines or

standards in research, including college standards and the Student Code of Conduct.


III. Instructor Initiated Sanctions

If an instructor identifies an act of academic dishonesty, the instructor shall determine the

appropriate sanction(s) for the particular offense. If the instructor chooses one of the sanctions listed

below, they must document the violation using the Academic Integrity Violation form. The form must

be sent to the student via the ECC student email account, the Academic Dean, and the Dean of

Student Services and Development. This enables the Dean of Students to monitor multiple offenses.

[In Health Professions these sanctions may include dismissal from the program depending on

the severity of the offense. Refer to the Student Code of Conduct which lists behavior for

which a student may be subject to disciplinary sanctions by the College.]

• Completion of “Writing with Integrity” course through the Write Place • Reduced grade on assignment

• Failing the assignment

• Reduced final course grade

• Failing grade for course

Instructors have the discretion to use the offense as a “teachable moment,” which may include a

verbal warning or re-doing an assignment when responding to issues related to missed or partial

citations, incorrect formatting, etc. In these instances, the instructor does not need to submit the

Academic Integrity Violation form.

Students are informed of their right to appeal the violation through the information contained in the

Academic Integrity Violation form. The student must appeal within ten (10) days of receiving the

violation form from their instructor. While an appeal is in progress, the student must be allowed to

continue actively participating in the class as long as the student is in compliance with the College’s

Student Code of Conduct Administrative Procedure 4.402.

All students who receive the Academic Integrity Violation form will be required to meet with the

Director of Student Success & Judicial Affairs. The student will be notified by mail and email to

attend the meeting. The meeting may or may not impose further sanctions at the discretion of the

Director. Students will remain restricted from registration until they have met all sanctions. If a

student does not attend the meeting with the Director, the case will be immediately referred to the

Student Disciplinary Committee for a hearing to determine further sanctions.

A documented subsequent violation of the Academic Integrity procedure recorded with the Dean of

Student Services & Development shall result in administrative sanctions as outlined in the

Administrative Procedure 4.402 (Student Code of Conduct), which may include but is not limited to:

1. Disciplinary warning or probation

2. Participation in non-credit “Writing with Integrity” course 3. Suspension

4. Expulsion

IV. Appeal Process

A student charged with an act of academic dishonesty may appeal the violation charge, but not the

sanction. If the appeal is approved, the sanction would change accordingly. Students should continue

active participation in the course while appeals are under review. The steps outlined below shall be

followed. All dates will extend from the date of the email the student receives from their instructor

with the violation form. If an extension is required, it may be granted by the Vice President.


Step 1: Division Review

The purpose of step 1 is to allow for independent review of the student’s appeal:

1. To formally appeal the Academic Integrity charge, the student must submit a written

statement with documentation (e.g. relevant syllabus sections, drafts, emails, research

notations, etc.) to the appropriate Academic Dean for review within ten (10) days of

receiving the Academic Violation form from their faculty member.

2. Within five (5) days of receiving the appeal, the Dean will review the documentation and

confer with the faculty member, if available, and student to determine if the appeal has

merit.

3. If the Dean determines the appeal has merit, they will work with the faculty member, if

available, and the student in an effort to resolve the problem in a manner that is

agreeable to both the faculty member and student. If such a solution is determined, the

Dean and faculty member, if available, will work together to implement the change in

sanction.

4. If the Dean denies the appeal, the student will be notified of the decision and rationale

via ECC email. The faculty member will be copied on this email.

5. If either the student or faculty member are dissatisfied with the Dean’s decision, they may submit an appeal via ECC email to the Vice President of Teaching, Learning and

Student Development within five (5) days of the notification. The appeal must include all

necessary documentation.

Step 2: Vice President/Committee Review

The purpose of this step is to provide due process for students and faculty:

1. Within five (5) days the Vice President will review the violation, documentation, Dean’s

recommendation, and the written appeal sent in by the faculty or student in reference to

the Dean’s decision. The Vice President will use a rubric to determine if the appeal has

merit.

2. If the appeal is denied by the Vice President, the student, instructor, and Dean shall be

notified within five (5) days and the matter shall be at an end.

3. If the Vice President determines that the appeal has merit, within five (5) days of receiving

that written appeal, the Vice President will notify Elgin Community College Faculty

Association (ECCFA) of the need to appoint and convene an Academic Integrity Appeal

Advisory Committee. The Vice President, in consultation with ECCFA, is responsible for

ensuring that those designated to serve are not directly involved with the concern nor

have any other conflict of interest. The committee will be comprised of the president of

the student government or that person’s designee and three faculty members from three

different academic disciplines, including one from the course discipline or closely related

field and two from outside of the course discipline.

4. ECCFA will consult with the Vice President and will select these members within ten (10)

days of receipt of the request. If for any reason ECCFA is unable to do so, the Vice


President will appoint the committee members by the end of the ten (10) days. The

faculty members will elect the chair of the committee.

5. The committee will hold formal hearing(s) at which the student and the faculty member

may provide documentation. The student must be advised of his or her right to be

accompanied by an advisor (who may be an attorney, but may not participate in the

hearings except as an advisor to the student). The faculty member may also bring an

advisor (who may be an attorney, but may not participate in the hearings except as an

advisor to the faculty member). All committee hearings shall be confidential.

6. The committee shall review the evidence and make a written recommendation to the Vice

President of Teaching, Learning, and Student Development within three (3) days of the

last hearing. The Vice President may accept or modify the Academic Integrity Appeal

Advisory Committee’s recommendations and may determine additional sanctions or

responses, as necessary. The Vice President will notify the faculty member, the student,

the appropriate Academic Dean, and the chair of the Academic Integrity Appeal Advisory

Committee of his or her decision within five (5) days of receiving the Committee’s

recommendation.

7. If the Academic Integrity Appeal is upheld, the faculty member, if available, can be given

the opportunity by the Vice President to change the student’s grade. If the appeal has

been upheld and the faculty member refuses to change the grade, the Vice President of

Teaching, Learning, and Student Development will change the grade administratively. If

needed, the final course grade may also need to be recalculated based on the course

syllabus.

Nursing Professional Dishonesty Policy

“The students’ behavior represents him/herself, his/her profession, the College, the program and the

clinical environment. Professional and ethical behaviors are expected at all times throughout the

program.”

Professional dishonesty (which includes unethical behavior) in the clinical setting is also a serious

offense within the college community. Ethical agency is a standard of Elgin Community College’s

Health Professions Division. Examples of dishonest/unethical clinical behaviors include but are not

limited to:

• falsifying documentation

• lying about performance

• failure to self-limit when incompetent to perform a task

• failure to follow procedures according to policy (taking unsafe shortcuts)

• failure to report patient care mistakes to clinical instructor

• covering up for the unsafe behavior of another student

• practice as a nursing student when impaired from drugs or alcohol (Note: students suspected

of being impaired from drugs or alcohol will be tested according to the institutional policies

of the affiliating clinical facility and Elgin Community College. The student will be responsible

for the cost of this testing.)


• any violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

Some violations of confidentiality specific to the student role include but are not limited to:

• collection of any written information (for personal/educational use) about a patient

that identifies the patient by name

• the unauthorized taking of any client records (or copies) from the patient care unit

• discussion of clients or care issues outside of the clinical or educational setting and

even in those settings, discussion for other than patient care or educational purposes

• any violations of the Patient Care Partnership (American Hospital Association, 2003).

• any violations of the Code of Ethics for Nurses (American Nurses Association, 2015).

Such violation(s) may result in a delay in completing degree requirements or in further disciplinary

action against me by Elgin Community College.

Health Professions Contract of Social Media Conduct

In exchange for the educational opportunities provided to me by the clinical agencies, I agree to

comply with all state, local, and federal requirements governing the privacy of medical information.

Those privacy requirements have been explained to me, and I have had training in complying with

these requirements. I agree to uphold all HIPAA and other privacy requirements during my clinical

rotations.

I understand that I am bound to comply with all privacy requirements when I am not at the clinical

rotation, including in my conversations with family, friends, and peers. I will be held accountable for

maintaining the privacy of any information I obtain, see, or am given during my clinical rotations. To

uphold the privacy of such information, I agree to not post or discuss any clinical experience or

information regarding my experience with the clinical agency, its staff, or its clients/patients on any

internet social media. I will be prohibited from returning to the clinical site if I violate any privacy

requirement in any regard. Video/audio recording is only permitted with faculty/staff approval. If not

approved, students are prohibited from all forms of video/audio recordings. Video/audio recording is

also prohibited from being shared with individuals or any internet social media. Videorecording of

physical assessment skills are not allowed under any circumstance. Such violation(s) may result in a

delay in completing degree requirements or in further disciplinary action by Elgin Community

College.

Contract of Handheld Technology

Classroom

Smartphones/Watches, Handheld Computers/Tablets, or other Portable Electronic Devices – No electronics are allowed during any exams. Students may not be able to see/hear/feel these

devices during exams. If faculty allow a calculator in an exam, the calculator will be provided by the

school/instructor. Students with special accommodations requiring a special device must have

documented departmental approval in the program director’s office before the beginning of the

second week of class.

Devices may not be used to record or photograph the instructor, students, or classroom without the

permission of the instructor and students involved.


http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/hipaa

https://www.nursingworld.org/practice-policy/nursing-excellence/ethics/code-of-ethics-for-nurses/

Clinical/Lab/Simulation

Smartphones, Tablets, Other Portable Electronic Devices – Students using these devices in clinical

will always follow these guidelines unless prohibited by the clinical agency:

o Personal electronic devices may only be used in the clinical/lab/simulation setting with the

permission of the instructor.

o The device will be in airplane mode at all times while being used in the clinical agency.

o The camera will not be accessed at anytime while in the clinical agency or a clients’ home.

o No pictures or videos will be taken of any person, equipment, or location that is related to

clinical, lab, or simulation without prior written consent of the supervisor of that location, the

director of the program, and the faculty member.

o No texting, email, or communication of any type using these devices will ever be done in front

of a client or clinical agency staff member. At other times, the student must have express

permission of the clinical agency and their faculty member. Students agree that they will

sanitize their devices with an antibacterial wipe in accordance with basic universal precaution

standard (after all patient interactions and at any time one would sanitize their

hands/stethoscope).

Use of portable electronic devices in clinical is regulated by the clinical agencies, local, state, and

federal regulations and laws. Students are fully responsible to ensure that they adhere to all

regulations at all times whether at school, at clinical, on break, or any other time. This includes proper

management of confidential client information. All students are fully responsible for following all

regulations of the HIPAA guidelines.

If there are any questions/concerns about whether or not certain data can be shared, stored, or

transmitted, students agree to refrain until clarification can be made. It is important to err on the side

of caution. Any electronic device used for the purposes of transmitting educational material that is

related to clinical or client interactions must be secured with a password when not in use. This

includes computers, phones, PDAs and any other such device. Any communication about a clinical or

client related concept or event must be de-identified before transmission per HIPAA guidleines.

(Adapted from document used with permission by Lewis & Clark Community College 8-2011)

Such violation(s) of the above may result in a delay in completing degree requirements or in further

disciplinary action by Elgin Community College.

Behavior Policies: Administrative Procedure 4.402

References Board of Trustees Policy: EP1

Subject: Student Code of Conduct

Adopted: January 20, 1996

Amended: January 31, 1997; January 30, 2001; August 3, 2006; August 23, 2010, August 21, 2013;

April 9, 2015; August 3, 2017; June 4, 2018

Review: This procedure will be reviewed by the Vice President for Teaching, Learning, and

Student Development by June 30 of every even-numbered year.


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1. Definitions

Elgin Community College herein referred to as “College”.

College Premises includes all land, buildings, facilities or other property in the possession of or

owned by, leased by, used, or controlled by the College, including adjacent streets and sidewalks.

[In Health Professions this also includes off-campus instructional sites.]

College Official includes any person employed by the College, performing assigned

administrative or professional duties. [In Health Professions this also includes off-campus

supervisors, clinical instructors, and preceptors.]

College Community includes any person who is a student, faculty member, College official, visitor

or any other person employed by the College or on College premises. A person's status in a

particular situation shall be determined by the Vice President for Teaching, Learning, and Student

Development.

Organization means any number of persons who have complied with the formal requirements for

recognition, through the Office of Student Life.

For more detailed information regarding Administrative Procedures, please go to the ECC

website.

2. Student Obligations to the College

Registration at Elgin Community College entitles each student to the rights and privileges as a

member in the college community. As in other communities, students must assume the

responsibilities and obligations accompanying these freedoms. The responsibility for maintaining

appropriate standards of conduct, observing all College regulations, and complying with all

federal, state and local laws rests with the student. Behavior for which a student is subject to

disciplinary sanctions by the College, fall into these categories:

a. Acts of dishonesty, including but not limited to the following:

1) Cheating, plagiarism, or other forms of academic dishonesty-second or multiple offenses

(Refer to Administrative Procedure 4.407 Academic Integrity)

[In Health Professions this also includes behavior that extends beyond the student

role as well as failure to self-limit when appropriate. Also refer to Administrative

Procedure 4.407 Academic Integrity with Health Professions Interpretations.]

2) Providing false information to any College official, faculty member or office

[In Health Professions this also includes off-campus supervisors, clinical instructors,

and preceptors.]

3) Forgery, alteration, or misuse of any College document, record, equipment, or instrument

of identification.

[In Health Professions this also includes clinical or program documents, records, or

instruments of identification.]

4) Tampering with the election of any College-recognized student organization.


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b. Intentionally disrupting the orderly processes and operations of the College:

1) Interfering with the educational opportunities of other students through classroom or

other disruption or inappropriate behavior, including foul language.


2) Intentionally obstructing or denying access, either pedestrian or vehicular, to facilities or

services by those entitled to use such services or facilities, on campus or while attending

off-campus events.

3) Intentionally interfering with the lawful rights of other persons on campus

[In Health Professions this also includes the rights of other persons at off-campus

instructional sites.]

4) Inciting others to perform acts prohibited by paragraphs (a), (b) or (c) of this section.

c. Intentional participation in demonstrations within the interior of any College building,

structure or any other portion of the premises of the College which have not been approved

through appropriate administrative procedures. (See Administrative Procedure 6.202 “Use

and Rental of Campus Hallways, Atriums and Grounds” and Administrative Procedure 6.208 “Facilities Usage Regulations”) [In Health Professions this also includes off-campus instructional sites.]

d. Unauthorized entry into or occupation of any room, building or premises of the College,

including unauthorized entry or occupation at an unauthorized time, or any unauthorized or

improper use of any College property, equipment or facilities. (See Administrative Procedure

6.208 “Facilities Usage Regulations”) [In Health Professions this also includes off-campus instructional sites.]

e. Physical abuse, bullying, verbal abuse, threats, intimidation, harassment, stalking, coercion

and/or other reckless conduct which threatens or endangers the health or safety of self or

others, including but not limited through the use of social media and electronic

communication.

f. Sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual abuse, or stalking on College premises or at College

sponsored or supervised activities. Refer to Administrative Procedure 3.403 Anti-

Discrimination, Harassment, Violence, and Retaliation Policy and Procedure for more detailed

information.


g. Discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender,

age, religion, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation (including

gender-related identity), order of protection status, or any other status protected by

applicable federal, state or local law. Refer to Administrative Procedure 3.402 Equal

Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement for more detailed information.

h. Attempted or actual theft and/or damage to property of the College or property of a member

of the College community or other personal or public property.



i. Hazing, defined as an act which endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a

student, or which destroys or removes public or private property, for the purpose of initiation,

admission into, affiliation with, or as a condition for continued membership in, a group or

organization.

j. Failure to comply with directions of College officials or law enforcement officers acting in

performance of their duties and/or failure to identify oneself to those persons when

requested to do so. [In Health Professions this also includes off-campus supervisors,

clinical instructors, and preceptors.]

k. Unauthorized possession, duplication or use of keys to any College premises or unauthorized

entry to College premises.


l. Violation of published College policies, administrative procedures, rules or regulations.

[In Health Professions this also includes policies in student handbooks and published

policies, rules or regulations at off-campus instructional sites.]

m. Violation of federal, state or local law on College premises or at College-sponsored or

supervised activities.


n. Use, possession, distribution or manufacture of illegal or controlled substances on College

premises or at College-sponsored events except as permitted by law.


o. Use, possession or distribution of alcoholic beverages on College premises or at College-

sponsored events except as expressly permitted by the law and College regulations.


p. Smoking in areas which are not designated by the College refer to Administrative Procedure

3.801 Smoking and Tobacco Use on Campus.


q. Possession or use of firearms, explosives, firearm ammunition, incendiary devices or other

weapons except as authorized by the College. Possession of dangerous chemicals with intent

to do harm.

r. Conduct which is disorderly, reckless, lewd or indecent; a breach of peace; or aiding, abetting

or procuring another person to breach the peace on College premises or at functions

sponsored by, or participated in by, the College. This includes use of electronic devices with

intent to cause injury or distress.


s. Theft or other abuse of computer time or services, including any violation of the Acceptable

Usage Guidelines for Electronic Student Services, which can be found in all computer labs.


1) Use of computing facilities to view or share pornography or send obscene or abusive

messages. [In Health Professions this also includes off-campus instructional sites.]

t. Abuse of the Disciplinary Hearing Process, including but not limited to:

1) Failure to obey the summons of a judicial hearing committee or College official

[In Health Professions this also includes off-campus supervisors, clinical instructors,

and preceptors.]

2) Falsification, distortion, or misrepresentation of information before a disciplinary hearing

committee

3) Disruption or interference with the orderly conduct of a disciplinary proceeding

4) Request of a disciplinary proceeding knowingly without cause

5) Attempting to discourage an individual's proper participation in, or use of, the disciplinary

system

6) Attempting to influence the impartiality of a member of a disciplinary committee prior to,

and/or during the course of, the judicial proceeding

7) Harassment (verbal or physical) and/or intimidation of a member of a disciplinary

committee or witness prior to, during, and/or after a judicial proceeding.

8) Failure to comply with the sanction(s) imposed under the Student Discipline Procedure

9) Influencing or attempting to influence another person to commit an abuse of the

disciplinary hearing.

3. Disciplinary Procedures

Complaints:

Any member of the college community may file charges against any student for misconduct

using Administrative Procedure 4.401 (Complaint Procedure).

[In Health Professions this also includes off-campus supervisors, clinical instructors, and

preceptors.]

4. Appeal

Following the adjudication of the complaint, the student or group or organization has the Right

to Appeal to the vice president of Teaching, Learning, and Student Development using

Administrative Procedure 4.408 (Appeal).

5. Record of Complaint and/or Appeal

After the Complaint and/or Appeal Processes have been concluded, all records of that process

will be placed in a confidential file in the Dean of Student Services and Development office for a

period of 5 years.


Criminal Background Checks and Drug Testing

Administrative Procedure 3.406

References Board of Trustees Policy: GP 1

Subject: Criminal Background Checks and Drug Testing of Health Professions Program

Students

Adopted: January 1, 2005

Amended: June 19, 2006, August 7, 2008; July 9, 2015; April 9, 2018;

Review: This procedure will be reviewed by the Vice President for Teaching, Learning and

Student Development by June 30 of every even-numbered year.

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) – Healthcare Worker Background Check Code and

the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (TJC) have established

regulations that require Elgin Community College to request criminal background checks and drug

testing of all students in the Health Professions Division who participate in clinical training. The

College will comply fully with the IDPH and TJC regulations governing criminal background checks

and drug testing, and those requirements have been incorporated into this procedure. The results of

all individual criminal background checks and drug testing will be kept in a secure location with

controlled access. All individual test results will be considered confidential.

Criminal background checks and drug testing are required of all students accepted into a Health

Professions program. Criminal background checks and drug tests must be completed no more than

30 days prior to the start of the semester in which students begin their Health Professions program.

Results of criminal background checks and drug tests must be on file in the Health Professions

Division office before beginning classes in the Health Professions Division. Students with a history of

a felony or disqualifying offense, as defined on the IDPH website, without a waiver from IDPH and/or

a positive drug test for illegal substances will be denied admission and/or dismissed from the Health

Professions Division.

In addition, students:

• will be responsible for all costs associated with criminal background checks and drug tests

(including repeat tests)

• will be responsible for independently securing all criminal background checks and drug tests

from a source identified by the Health Professions Division

• will be responsible for independently contacting the IDPH to obtain additional information

regarding their background check results and, if applicable, for requesting waivers for convictions

that are not considered disqualifying offenses

• must notify the Health Professions division office when they have received waivers for convictions

that are not considered disqualifying offenses at least two weeks prior to the start of classes;

students who are not granted waivers at least two weeks prior to the start of classes must

withdraw from their respective Health Professions programs

• who leave the Health Professions Division for one or more semesters will be required to repeat

their drug test upon re-admission


• who refuse to be tested will be considered positive for the criminal background check and/or

drug test and will be denied admission to the Health Professions Division

• with a positive drug test will be referred to the Student Assistance program at ECC

• with a positive drug test may not reapply to a Health Professions program for a period of one

year and must supply a letter from a professional source documenting successful rehabilitation

• with a second positive drug test will be permanently dismissed from the Health Professions

Division

• whose drug test results are reported as dilute, must repeat the drug test within 24 hours of

notification, or it will be considered a positive result

• must have a drug test repeated annually while in the Health Professions Division, and may be

required to submit to a random drug test if there is cause

• who allegedly tamper with a drug test sample or falsify information pertaining to a drug test

must repeat the drug test (collection will be witnessed) within 24 hours of notification

• who refuse to repeat the drug test within the 24 hour time period will be denied admission to the

Health Professions Division.

Reference

Illinois Department of Public Health. Disqualifying Offenses.

Testing and Grading Policies

1. All courses required for the Nursing Program must be completed with a C or better and

are required to progress in the Nursing Program. The grade will be based on an assessment

of the individual student’s demonstration of mastery of course objectives. Mastery (passing) is

achieved when a grade of 80 percent or higher on evaluated learning activities is demonstrated.

Learning activities appropriate to course content will be included in the syllabus. Learning

activities may include but are not limited to: reading of text, professional journals or other

literature, audiovisual or computer instructional materials, group discussion, case study analysis,

written papers, simulation, clinical experience and related written work. The letter grade given

will be based on assessment of student learning through written test scores and/or through

evidence of learning achieved in other activities. The requirements for achieving mastery in each

course are based on course content and will be determined by the instructor for the course.

Criteria for mastery achievement will be given to students in written form on the first day of the

course in the syllabus.

2. If a student must be absent from an exam, a make-up exam may be taken as agreed upon with

the instructor. The student must contact the instructor in order to make the appropriate

arrangements.

3. All requirements must be completed as indicated on the course syllabus. Failure to do so will

result in a failure of the course.

4. ECC Incomplete Policy: All courses for which an incomplete grade (I) has been assigned must be

completed by the due date assigned by the faculty member teaching the course. The college

recommends completion within 120 calendar days after the last day of the semester. A

failing grade (F) will be recorded for courses not completed by the due date assigned. Under

extreme circumstances, a student may obtain an extension if the instructor involved files a grade

change form with the revised due date to the Records Office.


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5. All grade changes must be completed within one calendar year of the course end date. (Related

Administrative Procedure: 4.403 Appeal of Final Grade)

Grading Scale

Percent Grade

92-100 A

85-91 B

80-84 C

75-79 D

Below 75 F

A failure in the clinical portion of the course constitutes a failure of the entire course

regardless of grades attained in the theory portion of the course. Failure of the course

will also result if a student does not pass the required lab validations. (See Skill

Validations section for more details).

Clinical Evaluation Policies

RATING SCALE: P = Pass, F = Fail, D = Deficient

Students are evaluated on their progress toward accomplishing the clinical objectives at the

midpoint (formative*) and at the end (summative**) of each course by the clinical instructor. All

students must complete their self-evaluation form and turn it in prior to or at the individual

evaluation conference. Individual conferences (formative) may be scheduled at any time, at the

discretion of the instructor or upon request of the student.

*Formative evaluation is a method of evaluating the performance of a student while the student is

actively participating in the clinical rotation.

**Summative evaluation is a method of evaluating the performance of a student at the end of the

clinical rotation. The focus is on the outcome and determines if the student has met the course

objectives.

Clinical evaluations are based on the student's ability to demonstrate that they meet the

expectations in the performance of nursing skills, demonstrate professional behavior, abide by

the Code of Ethics, and can apply new and previously learned knowledge appropriate to each

course or semester in the program.

Definitions of Clinical Behaviors/Explanations

The nursing faculty believes the number one priority in the clinical area is clients and their families.

The student must consistently demonstrate physical and mental competence when in clinical areas in

order to deliver safe client care. For continued professional growth of the student, clinical

evaluations may be shared with the student’s next instructor(s).


PASS (P): The student meets or exceeds the course objectives by demonstrating behaviors

which include providing safe client care; completing all assignments; applying previously learned

knowledge, behaviors and skills; communicating effectively; and utilizing clinical instructor

supervision appropriately.

FAIL (F): The student demonstrates inconsistent, questionable performance. The student fails

to progress to the level of clinical competence expected of all students in the provision of safe client

care; is lacking in expected knowledge base and fails to recognize or correct deficiencies.

If a student demonstrates unsafe and/or unprofessional behavior, the student will be removed

immediately from the clinical setting when this unsafe and/or unprofessional behavior causes a

potential or actual threat to the client’s physical or emotional well-being. Other examples of this

behavior include, but is not limited to, violations of the ECC drug and alcohol use policy, violations

of the Nursing Code of Ethics and the American Nurses Association’s Nursing Practice Standards.

This unsafe and/or unprofessional behavior may result in the immediate failure of the course in

which the student is enrolled and may include a recommendation for dismissal from the Nursing

Program by the faculty to the Director of the Nursing Program and Dean of Health Professions. A

dismissal by the Dean of Health Professions means the student may not return to the Nursing

Program. (refer to Health Professions Division Statement on Safety, including Grade Appeal Process).

DEFICIENT (D): This rating may be given for identified weaknesses or inconsistent,

unacceptable behavior and requires remediation whether in an entire category or single subset. A

Probation Conference (formative) will be held with the student and specific areas needing

improvement will be identified and corrective measures stated. This will be written on the clinical

evaluation. The student must demonstrate significant improvement in the identified unacceptable

behaviors in order to receive a passing (P) grade.

Any FAIL (F) rating will result in a failure of the course, regardless of the theory grade. Clinical

failure is defined as consistent clinical behaviors which fail to demonstrate a level of competency

commensurate with current placement in the program as reflected in the clinical evaluation tool. A

failed clinical performance evaluation will result in course failure regardless of a passing grade in

theory. A DEFICIENT (D) rating will not be acceptable at the final or summative evaluation and is

considered a failure (F) for the course.

Student Retention and Promotion

• Students must achieve a nursing (NUR) course grade of 80% to advance to the next course.

• Students receiving a grade below “C” in any nursing course must repeat the entire course. • A student may repeat only one nursing (NUR) course.

• Two (2) nursing course failures and/or withdrawals with a failing grade in the nursing

program will result in dismissal from the Nursing Program.

o Any type of withdrawal from a nursing course with a grade below "C" will be

considered an internal course failure. An exception to this policy is the granting of a

military or administrative withdrawal.

o Any type of withdrawal from a nursing course with a grade of 80% or higher will not

be considered as a course failure in the Nursing Program.

• A failed clinical performance evaluation will result in course failure regardless of a passing

grade in theory (This includes clinical or lab).


Failure/Withdrawal & Re-entry Policy

Students must follow the college withdrawal policy. Refer to college catalog for this policy. Nursing

students shall inform the individual instructor of withdrawal from a nursing course and the Director

of the Nursing Program of failure from a nursing course and/or withdrawal from the course/program

and complete the forms for failure/withdrawal. Students who wish to re-enter must complete the

required Nursing Failure/Withdrawal Contract after the failure or withdrawal. Re-entry into the

program/course is determined by the Director of the Nursing Program upon successful completion

of the failure/withdrawal contract and a space available basis.

Course Repeat Steps:

• Step 1

o Students who wish to repeat a nursing course must begin by completing the Nursing

Course Failure/Withdrawal Contract (Handbook Appendix 1) with the faculty member

of record. Return hospital ID badge and/or parking permit (if applicable). Also, if

already registered for a nursing course for the following semester, the student must

drop the course on the ECC student portal.

• Step 2

o Meet with the Health Professions Academic Advisor.

• Step 3

o Meet with the Director of the Nursing Program.

The time limit for completion of the ECC Nursing Program is five years from initial enrollment in the

first nursing course to graduation on a space available basis.

Advanced Placement Students

At this time we are not accepting advanced placement students.

Health Professions Dismissal Policy

Students are responsible for maintaining appropriate standards of conduct as described in this

student handbook and the Student Code of Conduct/Discipline procedure found in the ECC college

catalog. Students are expected to observe Nursing Program regulations and meet professional

standards as outlined in the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics.

A probation form will be initiated for infractions of program regulations or professional standards. A

copy of the probation form will be kept in the program student file. Students who continue to violate

program regulations or professional standards in which they have previously been placed on

probation may result in permanent dismissal from the Nursing Program.

When behavioral/affective reasons warrant an immediate action, a student may be dismissed from

the Nursing Program without a written probation.

Students who have been permanently dismissed from the Nursing Program are permanently

dismissed from the Health Professions division at ECC.


Causes for dismissal include, but are not limited to:

1. Unprofessional or dishonest behavior.

2. Actions which jeopardize patient safety.

3. Infractions of clinical facility policy

4. Results of the background check and drug test not completed by the first day of class of HPE

101.

5. Results of subsequent annual drug test not completed by the first day of class.

Dismissal Procedure

1. Program officials will review all facts and documentation related to the student’s violation of

program regulations or professional standards.

2. If warranted, the program official will prepare a Notice of Permanent Dismissal that outlines

the specific reasons for the dismissal.

3. The program official will meet with the student to present the Notice of Permanent Dismissal.

A student who is dismissed from the Nursing Program will not be permitted to attend any

further Nursing classes/clinical and will receive failing grades in the Nursing courses in which

they are enrolled.

Due Process / Student Appeal

Students have the right to file a complaint regarding issues that they feel require a resolution.

Students should follow the appropriate Student Appeal/Complaint procedure or Grade Appeal

procedure as outlined in the ECC college catalog.

Student Complaint Procedure

A student wishing to file a complaint regarding program policies and procedures must follow the

ECC Grievance Policy found in the college catalog. The complaint must be submitted in writing,

dated and signed no later than 30 days after the occurrence of the contested event.

Procedure: (specific for nursing students)

1. Appeal to the faculty member

2. Appeal to Director of the Nursing Program

3. Appeal to the Dean of Health Professions, Math, Science, and Engineering

4. Appeal to the Vice President of Teaching, Learning & Student Development

Classroom/Clinical Experience

Classroom

Attendance is recommended at all class sessions. All efforts to be on time are requested. Tardiness

disrupts the learning process for others. Classroom discussion will be based on the objectives in the

course manuals, as well as additional objectives and/or information identified by instructors. These

discussions are designed to prepare the nursing student to function safely and effectively in the


clinical area. Students are expected to complete the reading, writing, and audio-visual/computer

assignments and the learning activities assigned prior to coming to class. Students are responsible

for all content and information presented in all classes and are expected to COME TO CLASS

PREPARED to participate in the class discussion. Each faculty member may have additional class

attendance requirements in the course syllabus.

Criteria for Written/Online Assignments

All written or online assignments should follow the individual faculty member’s requirements in the

course syllabus.

Clinical

Clinical Experience Attendance and Preparation

Attendance is required at all clinical/laboratory periods. The student must contact the assigned

health care agency and/or instructor at least 1 hour prior to the beginning of the clinical/laboratory

day if she/he will be absent. Notification must be made via phone call or text messaging depending

on instructor preference. Emailing the instructor will not be considered acceptable notification.

Failure to do so will constitute immediate clinical probation. All efforts to be on time are expected as

part of your professional behavior. All clinical absences will be required to be made up prior to

course grade submission. Student will follow the clinical teacher's instructions regarding a make-up

activity. Clinical probation will be implemented if a second clinical day is missed. Students must

notify both their RN preceptor and clinical instructor prior to leaving their assigned clinical

area/unit. No student is to leave their assigned clinical area without proper notification and

approval.

Note for Fall 2020 semester: Students must pass any health screening and wear personal

protective equipment (PPE) required by a clinical site. In the clinical setting, students should not

care for known COVID-19 patients or other patients requiring an N-95 respirator. Clinical

attendance policies apply whether clinical experiences take place at a healthcare facility, on-

campus simulation lab, or in an online setting. Reasonable accommodations will be made for

absences related to student illness or quarantine for COVID-19; however, clinical makeups for all

absences must be arranged with the clinical instructor. In addition, a healthcare provider’s note must be supplied clearing the student to return to clinical experiences after illness with COVID-19.

Adequate preparation for performance in clinical laboratory is required. If a student is not able to

demonstrate the expected level of competence in the clinical laboratory, she/he may be dismissed

from the clinical laboratory and assigned to the practice lab for additional validation of the skill.

Failure to be prepared will constitute an unsatisfactory clinical day and will be counted as a clinical

absence. Students will be given a “Lab Communication Form” when remediation is necessary in the lab.

Students are required to perform basic and advanced medication administrations for the first

medication administrations each semester with their clinical instructor present. For students who have

successfully validated on a skill, other than medication administration, it is up to the discretion of the

clinical instructor and clinical site policy to determine if a student may perform the skill with a staff RN.


Patient Data in the Clinical Area

There cannot be any syncing of data on any personal electronic devices (examples but not limited

to: PDAs, phones, flash drives, laptop computers, etc.) when in the clinical setting. All materials

needed for care plans must be handwritten. In addition, computers in the clinical setting can only be

used for entering patient data. All copies of patient data used to plan care must be placed in the

shredder before leaving for the day. This complies with HIPAA regulations and must be adhered to at

all of our clinical facilities (this violation will be grounds for dismissal from the Nursing Program).

Online clinical experiences, case studies, or simulations should be treated the same way as if caring

for a patient in the clinical setting. Information from these experiences should not be shared with

other students, except during the experience when having group discussions with other students and

the instructor (for example, during post-conference).

Professional behavior is expected at all times in class and clinical. A clinical probation or course

failure will be given if a student does not comply with the ANA Code of Ethics, ECC Honesty Policy,

Patient Care Partnership, ANA Standards of Practice, ECC Dress Code or the health care agency policy

and procedures. Students should not care for patients who are relatives or close friends. Any student

who identifies that a patient is a relative or close friend should notify the instructor immediately.

Health Professions Discrimination Statement

Clinical experiences are planned by the Health Professions faculty/administrators to best meet

student learning needs. Students may not refuse patient care assignments based on the students’ beliefs related to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, age, marital

status, disability, veteran status, disease process, socio-economic status, or any other applicable basis

in law.

Nursing Program Dress Code

Wearing the Elgin Community College Nursing Program monogram on your uniform distinguishes

you as an important part of the health care team. Your image as you wear this uniform reflects the

high standards of our school and should be worn with pride. The attention that you give to

projecting a professional image communicates to the client the quality of care you will provide.

Uniform regulations must be observed in order to protect the physical and psychological well-being

and safety of the persons in your care, your co-workers and yourself. Therefore, adherence to these

regulations is required and is a part of the clinical evaluation. If you do not follow the regulations

you will be sent home.

1. The school uniform is to be worn only during a clinical/lab experience as well as to and from

the clinical area and must be laundered after each clinical experience. When validating in the

campus lab, the uniform must be worn, or you may wear professional attire with a uniform

jacket.

2. A short sleeve, navy blue scrub top, navy blue pants and a uniform jacket may be purchased at

the ECC bookstore with the ECC logo and program embroidered on the scrub top and uniform


jacket. Since your sleeves could become soiled while in the clinical setting, you are only

allowed to wear short sleeve plain white tops under your uniform.

3. A picture identification (ID) badge is part of the uniform, and is to be worn with the uniform at

all times. This officially identifies you as an ECC nursing student and provides access to the

clinical agency. You may obtain your ID badge at the ECC Student Life Office, B173. You are

not to be in clinical agencies without your uniform and ECC nursing student ID badge, unless

instructed otherwise.

4. Shoes must be white, navy or black, made of leather or plastic (without any openings), without

any ornamentation/colors, and must be kept clean. Shoes must provide for the safety and

comfort of the wearer with flat heels and with a back on the shoe.

6. Hair needs to be neat and clean and not hang around the face or fall forward when providing

patient care. If hair is long, it must be pulled back. Unnatural hair colors (green, fluorescent,

orange, etc.) and hair styles (i.e. mohawks, etc.) are prohibited. Make-up in all forms, including

eye make-up, must be discrete and underplayed. Nails must be well manicured and are not to

extend beyond the end of the fingertips. If nail polish is worn, it must not be chipped and is to

be clear in color. In surgery and OB departments, no fingernail polish may be worn.

ARTIFICIAL NAILS ARE FORBIDDEN IN ALL CLINICAL AREAS. Scented products, such a

body lotion, perfume or after shave products are not to be used, as some patients cannot

tolerate strong scents.

7. Male students may wear short, neatly trimmed beards and/or moustaches. Moustaches must

not extend beyond the lip line.

8. Wearing of jewelry in the clinical area is not recommended. Dangling jewelry, large rings and

excessive jewelry including other items that could pose a hazard or harbor pathogens are not

allowed. A plain wedding band and small stud-type earrings are allowed (no hoops or long

earrings). Rings with stones may be damaged or lost and are reservoirs for pathogens. In

surgery and OB departments, no jewelry may be worn. The student is responsible for any

jewelry worn to the clinical area.

9. Students must wear an analog or digital watch with seconds indicated on the face of the

watch.

10. Piercing: only two small stud earrings in each ear are allowed, and may not include extreme

earrings (such as gauges, plugs, etc.). Facial jewelry is not permitted (including tongue,

eyebrow, lip, nose piercing jewelry, etc.). The use of a “band-aid” will not be acceptable over

body piercing jewelry.

11. No gum chewing is allowed while in the clinical area. Eating and drinking is allowed only in

designated areas.


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12. Nursing faculty has the right to request that students cover up visible tattoos and remove

piercings. Students with visible tattoos are responsible to ask their instructors about whether

they will need to cover the tattoo for each type of clinical experience.

13. Students must bring appropriate equipment for each type of clinical experience, including

stethoscopes, penlights, etc.

14. Dress codes and PPE regulations for all clinical agencies will be adhered to in addition to these

guidelines.

Health Requirements

A health/medical record and evidence of current immunizations are required prior to the first clinical

experience. Forms may be obtained from the Health Professions office. Students must have the

ability to meet the academic and clinical requirements for each course. These requirements may

include having no lifting or weight-bearing restrictions and being able to stand for prolonged

periods.

A student who has any change in her/his physical and/or psychological condition (including

pregnancy and postpartum period) which requires medical attention and/or affects her/his physical

or emotional endurance must have a permission form or a written document signed by her/his

health care provider to start and/or continue in the Nursing Program. The student must be able to

meet the academic requirements and clinical objectives to continue in the program. Permission must

be renewed to return after the student has received any follow-up care and following

delivery/surgery. The ‘Health Release’ form and ‘Return to Program’ form can be obtained from the

Health Professions office and must be returned to the Director of Nursing Program prior to any

clinical experiences. For your safety/well-being, a student who is pregnant must notify the Director of

Nursing Program as soon as she becomes aware of her pregnancy and provide written

documentation from her health care provider to start/ continue in the program.

Note: Students diagnosed with COVID-19 or another infectious illness requiring quarantine must

notify the Nursing Program Director immediately, submit a clearance note from their healthcare

provider before returning to campus/lab/clinical, and follow policies required by their clinical site.

Prior to each semester, each student will be responsible for updating their health information. You

must upload a copy of your updated health information to CastleBranch. Upload your information

as early as possible, since CastleBranch may take up to several weeks to approve documents. This is

the link to a CastleBranch tutorial.

Failure to complete all clinical/health requirements listed below by the deadline will result in the

student not being allowed to participate in classroom or clinical/lab experiences. Also, if these are

not kept current, students will not be allowed in classes, clinical, or lab.

o TB test – Yearly

▪ First semester/admission—3 options:

• 2-step TB skin test (NOTE: a 1-step TB will be rejected)

• Quantiferon-Gold TB blood test


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• Negative chest x-ray in the last 5 years (recommended only if you have had a

previous positive result on a TB test)

▪ Remaining semesters:

• 1-step TB skin test yearly (if you had a previous 2-step TB skin test)

• Quantiferon-Gold TB blood test (if you had a previous Quantiferon test or TB skin

test)

• NOTE: if you had a positive result and chest x-ray, complete the annual student

tuberculosis survey located in the Health Professions Office.

o CPR – Every 2 years or on expiration

o Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis vaccine) – 1 dose of Tdap as an adult followed by a

dose of tetanus and diphtheria toxoids (Td) booster every 10 years. You must upload

documentation of either a Tdap vaccine within the last 10 years or original Tdap documentation

with proof of TD booster within the last 10 years.

o Hepatitis B – Strongly recommended, but still voluntary. If you choose not to have the series of

injections or a titer drawn, you must sign the declination section of the personal medical history

form.

o Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) and Varicella – One-time requirement on admission: You

must have IgG titers for measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella. If you are not immune (negative)

to measles, mumps, and rubella, you will need to get a two-dose MMR vaccine (4 weeks

between the first and second doses). If you are not immune (negative) to varicella, you will need

to get a two-dose varicella vaccine (4-8 weeks between first and second doses).

o Health insurance - Initially and if/when you change insurance companies or your insurance

expires. This must have your name listed as covered under the insurance.

o Flu Vaccine– Yearly; October 15th is the fall deadline for all nursing students. If you are

unable to receive a flu shot due to severe allergic reaction, you must provide a letter from your

physician.

o Personal Medical History Form – On admission: Must be filled out in its entirety and signed by

your provider.

o HealthStream – First and third semesters as assigned (or annually), must be completed prior to

starting class, clinical, or lab (whichever comes first). Required courses are the following: Back

Safety, General Safety, Hand Hygiene, Infection Control, Standard Precautions: Bloodborne

Pathogens and Other Potentially Infectious Materials, Patient Rights, and Rapid Regulatory

Compliance: Non-clinical I. For Fall 2020, the Personal Protective Equipment in the Acute Care

Setting course will be assigned to all students.

Criminal Background Checks and Drug Testing

Refer to Administrative Procedure 3.406

American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR Healthcare Provider Certification

Current cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (BLS) certification is required of all students for any clinical

they are enrolled in. Certification must be up-to-date for all clinical experiences. You will not be

allowed to participate in any clinical experiences until certification is obtained/and or renewed.


Liability Insurance

It is highly recommended that nursing students have Professional-Personal Liability Insurance

coverage while enrolled in nursing courses. Application forms may be obtained from the HP office or

may be purchased independently. The cost is subject to change.

Clinical Experiences at Place of Employment

Students who are employed at a facility at which they are scheduled to have clinical experiences

must communicate this to their instructor. The instructor has the discretion to assign students to

various locations in a facility as appropriate based on student employment at a facility.

Transportation to Affiliating Agencies

Students must provide their own transportation to and from all clinical sites.

Snow Day Policy

Check the ECC policy for emergency procedures for current information about school closings.

If it is a clinical day, follow the policy that your instructor has given you regarding each agency.

Clinical agencies are located over a wide area and weather conditions vary greatly. The school cannot

assume risk associated with weather conditions, therefore, the decision about when and where to

travel is a matter of individual judgment. A clinical absence due to weather will require a make-up

activity as assigned by your instructor.

Emergency Alert System

Current students, faculty and staff are automatically signed-up for ECC’s new emergency alert system. You will receive text messages if there is a campus emergency.

No further action is required. When a situation arises that requires an emergency broadcast, the

college will send a text message to the cell phone number you provided.

You can review and/or update your contact information in the alert system at emergency.elgin.edu.

This way you can verify that the correct phone number(s) and emails(s) are entered in the system. To

log in, use your ECC username (e.g., jdoe1234) and password.

***Making changes to your contact information in the emergency alert system does not change your

contact information globally in ECC systems. You will need to contact the Registration office to

update your contact information.


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Simulation Experience

Simulation experiences will be integrated into classroom, lab and clinical settings. Participants should

feel that the simulated experience is a safe environment that encourages active learning and

reflection while supporting professional practice.

Students are expected to adhere to dress code and clinical requirements while participating in the

simulation lab. Participants are expected to demonstrate professional and ethical behavior ensuring

confidentiality, providing honest and clear feedback in an effective, respectful manner and

demonstrating mutual respect throughout the simulation learning experience. No food, drink, or ink

pens are allowed in the simulation area. Personal electronic devices may only be used during pre-

briefing, observation, and post-briefing areas with the permission of the instructor or lab staff.

Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Policy

Scope: Applies to all students enrolled in ECC Health Professions programs

Policy Statement: In accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Bloodborne Pathogen Standard, all students who have an exposure incident to bloodborne

pathogens while engaged in Elgin Community College’s sponsored health professions programs will

benefit from prompt medical attention, including baseline and follow-up laboratory testing as

necessary.

Definitions:

Blood: human blood, human blood components, and products made from human blood.

Bloodborne pathogens: pathogenic microorganisms that are present in human blood and can

cause disease in humans. These pathogens include, but are not limited to, hepatitis B virus (HBV)

and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

Other potentially infections materials include:

• Amniotic fluid

• Body tissues

• Organs from a human

• Semen

• Cerebrospinal fluid

• Pericardial fluid

• Peritoneal fluid

• Pleural fluid

• Saliva (in dental procedures)

• Vaginal secretions

Contaminated: The presence or the reasonably anticipated presence of blood or other potentially

infectious materials on an item or surface.


Contaminated sharps: any contaminated object that can penetrate the skin including, but not

limited to, needles, scalpels, broken glass, broken capillary tubes and exposed ends of dental

wires.

Exposure Incident: a specific eye, mouth, other mucous membrane, non-intact skin, or parenteral

contact with blood or other potentially infectious material that results from the performance of a

student’s duties.

Parenteral: Piercing mucous membranes or the skin barrier through such events as needlesticks,

human bites, cuts and abrasions.

Personal Protective Equipment: Specialized clothing or equipment worn by a student for

protection against a hazard. General work clothes (e.g. uniforms pants, shirts or blouses) not

intended to function as protection against a hazard are not considered personal protective

equipment. Examples include but are not limited to:

• CPR barrier

• Face shields/masks/goggles: are to be worn whenever splashes, spray, spatter, or droplets

of blood or other potentially infectious materials may be generated and eye, nose or

mouth contamination can be reasonably anticipated.

• Gloves: to be worn when it can reasonably be anticipated that the student may have hand

contact with blood, other potentially infectious materials, mucous membranes, and non-

intact skin; when performing vascular access procedures and when handling or touching

contaminated items or surfaces. Disposable gloves such as surgical or examination gloves

must be replaced as soon as practical when contaminated or as soon as feasible when

they are torn or punctured or when their ability to function as a barrier is compromised.

Disposable (single use) gloves are not to be washed or decontaminated for re-use.

• Gowns/aprons and other protective body clothing: to be worn as a barrier between

general clothing and a potential exposure hazard.

Standard Precautions: An approach to infection control. According to the concept of Standard

Precautions, all human blood and certain human body fluids are treated as if known to be

infectious for HIV, HBV, and other bloodborne pathogens.

Procedure:

Clinical/Lab Practices

1. All students will be presented current Blood Borne pathogen educational information per

program policies. Additional training will be provided for any changes or updates.

2. Students who do not complete Blood Borne Pathogen training will not be allowed in the

clinical or lab area.

3. All students will apply the practice of Standard Precautions and Infection Control in each task

they perform. Under circumstances in which differentiation between body fluid types is

difficult or impossible, all body fluids shall be considered potentially infectious materials.

4. Contaminated sharps must be disposed immediately after use in a puncture resistant

container, labeled with a biohazard warning and leak-proof on the sides and bottom.


5. Contaminated needles or sharps are not bent, recapped or removed. If recapping or needle

removal is necessary, it is accomplished through the use of a medical device or a one-handed

technique under the direct supervision of a healthcare practitioner or instructor.

6. The needle or sharps safety device must be activated immediately after use according to the

manufacturer’s intended guidelines. 7. Students should notify the supervising healthcare practitioner or instructor of any sharps

containers that are overfilled.

8. The student shall never attempt to retrieve any item that has been disposed of in a sharps

container.

9. Broken glassware which may be contaminated shall not be picked up directly with the hands.

It shall be cleaned up using mechanical means, such as a brush and dust pan, tongs, or

forceps.

10. Eating, drinking, smoking, applying cosmetics or lip balm and handling contact lenses is

prohibited in clinical areas where there is potential for exposure to blood borne pathogens.

11. If the student brings food and/or drink to the clinical site, it is not to be kept in refrigerators,

freezers, on countertops or in other storage areas when blood or potentially infectious fluids

are present. It may be stored in the refrigerator or area for facility employee food/drinks. It

may not be stored in the same areas as patient food or drink.

12. All procedures involving blood or other potentially infectious materials shall be performed in

such a manner as to minimize splashing, spraying, spattering, and generation of droplets of

these substances.

Personal Protective Equipment

1. The student will wear appropriate personal protective equipment provided by the facility

such as, but not limited to: gloves, gowns, laboratory coats, face shields or masks and eye

protection, mouthpieces, resuscitation bags, pocket masks, or other ventilation devices.

2. Personal protective equipment will be considered “appropriate” only if it does not permit blood or other potentially infectious materials to pass through to or reach the student’s

uniform, street clothes, undergarments, skin, eyes, mouth, or other mucous membranes

under normal conditions of use and for the duration of time which the protective equipment

will be used.

3. All personal protective equipment shall be removed prior to leaving the work area.

4. When personal protective equipment is removed it shall be placed in an appropriately

designated area or container for storage, washing, decontamination or disposal.

5. Gloves shall be worn when it can be reasonably anticipated that the student may have hand

contact with blood, other potentially infectious materials, mucous membranes, and non-

intact skin; when performing vascular access procedures; and when handling or touching

contaminated items or surfaces.

6. Disposable (single use) gloves, such as surgical or examination gloves shall be replaced as

soon as practical when contaminated or as soon as feasible if they are torn, punctured, or

when their ability to function as a barrier is compromised.

7. Disposable (single use) gloves shall not be washed or decontaminated for re-use.

8. Masks in combination with eye protection devices, such as goggles or glasses with solid side

shields or chin length face shields, shall be worn whenever splashes, spray, spatter or


droplets of blood or other potentially infectious materials may be generated and eye, nose,

or mouth contamination can be reasonably anticipated.

9. Appropriate protective clothing such as, but not limited to, gowns, aprons, lab coats, clinic

jackets or similar outer garments shall be worn in occupational exposure situations. The

type and characteristics will depend on the task and degree of exposure anticipated.

Post-Exposure Practices

Working in the health field involves an assumption of risk.

1. Students shall follow the correct protocol, procedures, and policies of host facility and OSHA

to keep the risk for injury or illness at a minimum.

2. In the event that an exposure occurs, the student assumes the responsibility for testing,

treatment, and any other expenses.

3. Following any contact of body areas with blood or any other infectious material, students

shall thoroughly wash the exposed area.

4. Students must notify their clinical instructor immediately of any exposure or possible

exposure.

5. The student should seek medical attention immediately to determine what type of follow-up

is necessary. Post exposure care for Hepatitis B and HIV should be administered as soon as

possible (within the first few hours) after the exposure incident for maximum effectiveness.

6. Follow-up documentation will be submitted to the appropriate ECC Program Director which

includes the route of exposure and the circumstances related to the incident. Refer to

attached Exposure/Incident Report Form.

Reporting of Clinical Exposure Incidents

The report of the clinical incident documents events that are breaches of professional practice. A

clinical incident occurs when there is a violation of professional standards or requirements, or if there

is unsafe patient care or medication administration procedures; and the clinical agencies require an

institutional specific “incident report”. Safety practices at the clinical agencies and at Elgin

Community College are the responsibility of health professions faculty and students. All incidents

must be reported immediately to the appropriate persons.

Procedure:

Clinical incidents involving a Health Professions student and/or a clinical patient:

1. The student will notify clinical instructor, health practitioner or program faculty at once.

2. The student will, under the supervision of a clinical instructor, health practitioner or program

faculty, notify the manager/coordinator of the department/unit.

3. The student and clinical instructor, health practitioner or program faculty, under the direction

of the manager/coordinator, will follow the procedure at the clinical agency at which the

incident occurred and complete appropriate “incident report” forms.


4. The student, under the direction of the program faculty/director, or clinical staff, will

complete the ECC Exposure/Incident Report Form.

5. Once signed by all parties, a copy will be submitted to the Dean of Health Professions.

6. Financial obligations incurred as a result of the incident will be the responsibility of the

student.

Reference: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standard Number 1910.1030

Submit copies of any completed exposure/incident forms to both the Program Director and

Dean of Health Professions.

Probation

Nursing is a professional discipline in which appropriate behavior should be displayed at all times by

every student. Those who display unsafe, irresponsible, or unprofessional behavior while in the

clinical, lab, simulation, or classroom setting will be placed on probation. The student will remain on

probation until the completion of the course.

Listed below are some, but not all, of the offending infractions.

• Fails to show up for clinical as scheduled.

• Fails to contact instructor with regards to expected tardiness or absences.

• Repeatedly arrives to clinical late (2 or more per rotation).

• Displays unprofessional manner of dress and/or unkempt appearance.

• Displays disregard for patient safety.

• Fails to meet clinical objectives and obligations consistently.

• Fails to take initiative during clinical opportunities/experiences.

• Performs skills that have not been validated on.

• Failure of second skill validation attempt

• Violates professional or ethical behavior with regards to patient confidentiality (HIPAA).

• Displays inconsistency with compliance on agency policies.

• Fails to take accountability for one's actions.

• Displays inappropriate behavior or communication while on the agency units.

• Displays insubordinate behavior to instructor(s)

• Other:

*Please refer to Nursing Program Student Handbook or ANA Code of Ethics

Exams, Graduation, Licensure

Standardized Testing

Standardized examinations are an academic requirement of the Nursing Program at ECC. These

exams will be scheduled throughout the Nursing Program and will be included as a part of the grade

in a particular course.


https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=10051


A standardized comprehensive exam will be scheduled during NUR 252. Specific information

regarding the date, time, place, number of attempts and scoring will be found in the course syllabus.

Degree Audit

All nursing students are required to complete general education courses along with nursing courses

towards the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing Degree with a grade of C or above in order to

graduate and take the NCLEX-RN exam. Students are required to run their own degree audit every

semester to track their progress towards graduation. The steps to running a degree audit are:

1. Log in to AccessECC

2. Click on the Student tab

3. Under Self-Service, click on Student Academic Planning

4. Click on Program Evaluation

5. Select Program of study and click submit

Graduation Requirements

The college procedure for application for graduation must be followed: Fall – October 1 and Spring – March 1. Watch for announcements throughout the college regarding this important deadline.

Students planning to take the state licensing exam MUST apply for graduation. After completion of

the requirements for the Associate of Applied Science Degree, you will have the privilege of

participating in the ECC sponsored graduation ceremonies which are held each year in December

and May. You can log on to the ECC website to apply for graduation.

NCLEX Examination

Following successful completion of the Nursing Program and appropriate general education courses,

eligible students may apply online to the NCLEX-RN examination for professional registered nurses.

Nursing Licensure

Elgin Community College provides the following for purposes of information only.

The Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation will ask you to provide "yes" or "no"

responses to questions pertaining to the following subject areas at the time you complete your

application to take the state licensing exams for licensure as a practical nurse or a registered nurse.

In most cases, that will occur about one month prior to graduation from ECC.

• Denial, at any time, of a license, permit, or privilege of taking an examination by any licensing

authority

• Encumbrance of any previous or current license or permit (revoked, suspended, surrendered,

censured, restricted, limited, placed on probation)

• Chronic physical impairment or disability (past and present)

• Abuse or addiction to alcohol, narcotics, barbiturates and other habit forming substances (past

and present)

• Chronic physical disease or condition (past and present)

• Chronic mental or emotional disease or condition (past or present)

• Conviction pertaining to any state and/or federal criminal offense

• Dishonorable discharge from military or from a city, county, state or federal parties

• Default on student loans or child support payments


http://www.elgin.edu/graduation

The specific content of questions will vary and additional questions regarding your personal/medical

background may be asked by the time you are ready to complete your application to take the RN

licensure exam (NCLEX). You will also need to be fingerprinted again by the State of Illinois for a

criminal background check.

You will be expected to answer truthfully all questions asked on the application. Falsification of any

information is grounds for the Department of Professional Regulation to deny your license to

practice or to take disciplinary action against your license once issued.

An answer of "yes" to any question pertaining to the general subject areas outlined above means

that you will be required to write a detailed explanation and submit it along with your completed

application.

The State Board of Nurse Examiners may then notify you in writing that you will be required to

attend a hearing where your personal and/or medical history will be subjected to additional review

and documentation. You will not be granted a license to practice until you go through the hearing

process, if called upon to do so. You will, however, be allowed to take your licensing exams, but the

results hold no bearing on the outcome of the hearing.

If the State Board of Nurse Examiners finds in your favor, you will be issued a written notification to

that effect. In the event that the State Board of Nurse Examiners does not find in your favor, you will

be notified in writing that your license to practice will not be granted.

CNA Certification

ECC nursing students may sit for the Illinois CNA certification exam after successfully completing

both NUR 142 and 144. Interested students should contact the Nursing Program Director and

provide their full date of birth and social security number to be approved for exam registration on

the Illinois Nurse Aide Testing website. The Illinois Nurse Aide Testing website has information about

testing and a sample test. You have up to one year after registering to take the exam. After you test,

your results will be posted on the Illinois Healthcare Worker Registry.

The ECC testing center administers the IDPH CNA certification exam at least monthly.


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Nursing Labs

Computer Labs

Refer to current ECC opening guidelines for computer lab availability. A 330 has 32 computers with

printer availability. Please see policy in computer lab. All computers are connected to the Internet

and ECC network. You will log in using your ECC Access ID and password. Please do not print more

than 15 copies at a time.

Food or drinks are not allowed in the computer labs.

Nursing Skills Labs

• A306, A314 & A318 - Health and Life Sciences Building

Students will be notified of fall lab availability for their specific course. Please ask nursing lab faculty

for assistance with validation equipment if necessary. Practice stations are available for validation

practice in A306, A314, and A318. The actual validations are held in A 312 and A 325. These two rooms

are not to be used for student practice/study except with permission from the lab instructor.

For learning and skill development purposes, students practice noninvasive procedures in both

patient and nurse roles with each other.

**Note: All students MUST exit the ECC campus Mon – Fri by 10:30 PM (or closing time

specified by the college).

Student Nurse Pack Purchasing Procedures

Students will purchase a lab pack for each semester in the ECC bookstore. This pack contains

equipment and supplies to practice and validate for selected skills tied to the nursing courses.

Skill Validations

Throughout the Nursing Program, there will be selected nursing skills the student must perform

(validate) satisfactorily with a lab instructor either in person or virtually. Each skill is connected to a

course. Not only will you perform the skill for the lab validator, but this will also be a time to fine-

tune your skills, receive feedback and to validate that you do know the skill.

The student must pass the validation in order to pass the course. Validations may not be completed

before class content relating to that skill has been covered. Should a student re-enroll in a course,

the skills will need to be repeated successfully. Skills are evaluated on a pass/fail basis. Students will

have THREE attempts to pass a validation by the deadline. If a student is unable to meet the

deadline, the student MUST contact the Manager of the Nursing Simulation Center or a lab validator

prior to the deadline. Students who do not meet the validation deadline as indicated in the course

syllabus will be placed on clinical probation. If student does not validate successfully within one week

of initiation of the clinical probation, a course failure will occur. Any validations due week 15 must be

completed by the end of week 15 or the students will not be able to sit for the course final.


Validations for NUR 144 must be completed according to the syllabus dates or students will not be

allowed to sit for the course exams.

Scheduling Lab Faculty Appointments

Log on to one of your NUR courses in D2L and you will find a widget for the Nursing Lab Web Site

(nursing.student.elgin.edu).

Use your Google Docs ID and password to schedule your lab appointment. Appointments with lab

faculty are made for 20 min. to one hour time blocks. Students are not allowed to schedule

appointments with lab faculty when they are to be attending class, campus lab, or clinical lab. Doing so

will constitute one failure of the validation. Do not use the validation time as an excuse to be late to

class, campus lab or clinical lab. When making an appointment, please include your name and the skill.

A student may only sign up once per validation. Holding extra slots (i.e. in case they need to repeat or

are unsure of their schedule) is unacceptable and considered poor professionalism. For student led

demos, please list your initials, the skill, and that it is a demo. The student(s) that will be performing

the demo must bold their initials. There is a minimum of three students and a maximum of ten

students per demo. For further assistance and examples, click on “Nursing student website orientation” for a tutorial.

Appointments are made for the following reasons:

1. The instructor requires the students to pass a skill validation (i.e. urinary catheterization,

sterile dressing change, etc.) which is tied to a course. It is expected that the student practice

the skill until an acceptable level of competence is mastered. After adequate individual

practice, the student will perform the skill according to the requirement of the skill check list

and the required time frame assigned to each validation.

2. All nursing students are required to maintain competency of nursing skills learned while in

the Nursing Program. A student who has difficulty with a procedure in the clinical area is

given a “Lab Communication Form” by the instructor to return to lab for practice,

remediation by an instructor and re-validation. Student deficiencies must be completed

prior to the next clinical experience and the student will be placed on clinical probation

by the clinical instructor. Videos on skills are available for students to view via the nursing

lab web site. Students are encouraged to view the skills videos as part of remediation or prior

to performing the skill in clinical. If a student fails the re-validation twice and does not

meet the requirements of the clinical probation action plan, the student fails the course.

3. Group demo/practice sessions are an option. It is expected that the student has reviewed the

procedure in the texts, A-V materials, and practiced independently prior to the appointment.

Bring the skills checklist book. This will allow for a more productive session. A student

cannot be involved with a demo or practice session within 24 hours of their validation

appointment.


https://sites.google.com/a/student.elgin.edu/nursing/home

https://nursing.student.elgin.edu

Appointment Cancellations, No Show and Tardiness

• A cancellation is when an appointment is cancelled 24 hours or less prior to the appointment

time.

• A student is granted one cancellation per course within the 24-hour period. Cancellations

must be done by accessing the Nursing Lab Sign-up website by erasing name and notifying

lab instructors by e-mail or voice message. A second cancellation will be considered one

failure.

• A pattern of cancellations and “no shows” will be cause for a student to be placed on clinical

probation regarding accountability and responsibility.

• A “no show” for an appointment is considered an automatic failure for that validation

attempt.

• When the lab clock indicates that the student is 10 minutes late for a scheduled appointment,

an automatic cancellation will be issued. The student must reschedule the appointment

online.

• If a student cannot be validated because the dress code was not followed, it will be counted

as a failure.

Success with Validations

The following components of a validation explain what constitutes a passing grade:

• The student brings correct supplies and equipment.

• Has practiced enough to have a flow and efficient actions with the skill.

• Applies all safety principles.

• Requires minimal coaching from lab validator.

• Follows skill checklist critical elements.

• Able to answer critical thinking questions

• Follows dress code.

• Performs within the time frame assigned to the skill.

If, in the judgment of the lab validator, the student has demonstrated all these aspects of a skill, the

student will pass the validation.

Failure with Validations

The following components of an unsuccessful validation explain what constitutes a failure:

• The student comes unprepared with supplies and equipment

• Is lacking evidence of practice of the skill

• Doesn’t apply safety principles consistently. • Requires consistent prompting

• Omits critical elements of the skill checklist.

• Unable to think through and answer critical thinking questions

• Does not follow dress code.

• Does not perform within the timeframe assigned to the skill.


If in the judgment of the lab validator the student displays these behaviors, the student will fail the

validation. A student must validate a skill with a different validator if a third attempt is needed to

complete a validation.

A failure of a validation twice will result in a clinical probation. If a student fails the same validation

three times, the student fails the course to which the validation is attached.

All students must present a signed copy of the pink “Lab Communication Form” confirming that the

student has practiced/remediated the required skill prior to validating the skill with the lab instructor.

The returning student may not validate with the same instructor who remediated them. A 24-hour

minimum is required between validation attempts.

Dress Code for Validations

Professional attire will be required for all validations. This consists of either the student uniform or

casual professional street clothes with a uniform jacket. Professional street clothes mean “dress like

you would expect to see a professional in a clinic.” For us, this means no jeans, no crop tops, no T-

shirts, no shorts, etc. White, navy or black walking shoes (without colored stripes, etc.) may be

worn if they have the appearance of nursing shoes. They must be clean and in good condition. Do

not wear the navy uniform over street clothes. Wear your picture ID badge. Long hair is to be tied

back and off the face.

Student Lab Responsibilities:

It is expected students WILL:

• Leave the manikins and beds clean with supplies put away and repackaged appropriately.

• Keep all reference materials, lab equipment and sharps in the nursing labs.

• Report any problems with the lab equipment, supplies, beds and manikins to a lab validator.

• Keep appointments.

• Be prepared for validation.

• Be considerate of those around you - keep noise/voice level under control.

• Treat all supplies and equipment with respect.

• Cancel appointments you are unable to keep according to policy

• Bring required equipment to each validation.

• Push your chairs in when leaving an area.

• Respect possessions of the school and other students.

• Keep coffee bar/areas for food clean.

It is expected that students WILL NOT:

• Interrupt the lab faculty during a skill validation or individual/group session for questions or

personal attention.

• Take anything from the lab that does not belong to them.

• Bring children into nursing labs/validation and computer rooms where exposed equipment

may present safety problems.

• Bring large amounts of food or beverages into nursing labs.

• Bring family members or friends into nursing labs when students are practicing.


Resources

Lockers

Lockers on the 3rd floor A building will not be available for use in Fall 2020. Students who already

have lockers may remove their belongings when they come for their first scheduled fall lab time.

Copy Machine

A copy machine is located on the third floor of the Health and Life Sciences Building. Refer to current

ECC opening guidelines regarding building availability. If the building is open to students, copies can

be made using your ECC ID number and PIN (birth date, mm/dd). If the copy machine is not

operating properly, stop using the machine and notify the Health Professions Office Coordinator in

A335.02, ext. 7350.

Multi-Media Materials

A330 will have specific software programs located only on the network, however, most programs are

available online anywhere.

Reference Materials

Text and reference books are available for use in the Nursing labs. Students may copy references

only if they are on campus for a scheduled lab appointment. Please return books where you found

them. Current nursing journals are located in the main campus library and online through the library

by using the online nursing journal databases (CINAHL, Health Source, etc.)

Students are not allowed to take reference books or other lab materials home! This is

considered theft.

Spartan Early Alert Referral

When a student receives an Early Alert notification, he/she is encouraged to meet with the Health

Professions Academic Advisor. The student needs to be aware of the following:

1. The Early Alert letter does not mean that a student will fail and it will not be reflected on an

academic record.

2. The alert means that the instructor is concerned about certain specific issues (late or missing

assignments, poor exam quiz scores, poor attendance and other issues) that might be a

roadblock to the student’s success. 3. The student should also speak to the instructor about resolving an issue identified in an Early

Alert Referral.


http://ecclibrary.elgin.edu/az.php?s=61763

Student Communication

Students with Disabilities

ECC welcomes students with disabilities and is committed to supporting them as they attend college.

If a student has a disability (visual, aural, speech, emotional/psychiatric, orthopedic, health, or

learning), s/he may be entitled to some accommodation, service, or support. While the College will

not compromise or waive essential skill requirements in any course or degree, students with

disabilities may be supported with accommodations to help meet these requirements.

The laws in effect at college level state that a person does not have to reveal a disability, but if

support is needed, documentation of the disability must be provided. If none is provided, the

college does not have to make any exceptions to standard procedures.

All students are expected to comply with the Student Code of Conduct and all other college

procedures as stated in the current College Catalog.

Procedure for Requesting Accommodations:

1. Go to B115.01 and sign release to have documentation sent to the college, bring in

documentation, or register online

2. Attend an appointment that will be arranged for you with the ADA coordinator or designee.

3. If you have questions, call 847-214-7417 (TTY - 847-214-7392) or e-mail Pietrina Probst.

ECC Student Email

All nursing students must activate their ECC student email account. All changes in policy and

procedures, major announcements, etc., will be communicated to you through this email address. If

you are not in the habit of checking this account frequently, please have all email from this address

forwarded to your personal email accounts.

Revisions in Nursing Program Student Handbook

All nursing students are responsible for complying with the policies and procedures that are

specified in the Nursing Program Student Handbook. This includes all revisions made to the Nursing

Program Student Handbook. Students will be informed of changes to the handbook and are required

to sign an updated Nursing Student Handbook Agreement Form.


https://elgin.edu/life-at-ecc/disability-services/


Health Professions Division Statement on Safety

Policy/Procedure Name

Adopted/Revised 2-26-14

Health Professions students are expected to practice safe techniques, remain drug and alcohol free,

maintain a clean criminal background check, and demonstrate professional behavior at all times

while on campus or in the clinical setting.

Program directors or faculty may immediately remove a student from an educational experience and

recommend to the Dean of Health Professions a failing grade for a student for unsafe behavior, drug

or alcohol use, background check violation, or the demonstration of unprofessional behavior (such as

but not limited to: physical or verbal threats, inappropriate comments, physical abuse, offensive

touching or use of force on a person without the person’s consent, verbal abuse, intimidation,

harassment, coercion and/or other conduct which threatens or endangers the health or safety of any

person). The recommendation for removal may result in permanent dismissal from the Health

Professions Division.

A student may choose to appeal a failing grade through the Grade Appeal Process as stated in the

college catalog. A student may choose to appeal a permanent dismissal from the Health Professions

Division through the Disciplinary Procedures as stated in the college catalog.


Clinical Agencies

NOTE: Miles = 1 way from ECC Main Campus

ABBH

Alexian Bros Behavioral Health

1650 Moon Lake Boulevard

Schaumburg, IL 60194

(847) 882-1600

(Miles = 15)

ABMC

Alexian Brothers Medical Center

800 Biesterfield Road

Elk Grove Village, Illinois 60007

847- 437–5500

(Miles = 20)

ARHP

Alexian Bros Rehabilitation Hospital

935 Beisner Road

Elk Grove Village, Illinois 60007

847-640-5600

(Miles = 20)

ASHP

Advocate Sherman Hospital

1425 N. Randall Road

Elgin, IL 60123

847-742-9800

(Miles = 5)

CDPH

Northwestern Medicine Central

DuPage Hospital

25 North Winfield Road

Winfield, IL 60190

630-933-1600

(Miles = 20)

Cherished Place Marklund Wasmond

417 West Main Street Nursing Home

W. Dundee IL 60118 1435 Summit Street

847- 586-5784 Elgin, IL 60120

(Miles = 9) 847-741-1609

(Miles = 7)

CHHN

Northwestern Medicine Huntley PSHP

Hospital Amita Health St. Joseph Hospital

10400 Haligus Road 77 North Airlite Street

Huntley, Il 60142 Elgin, IL 60123

224-654-0000 (Miles =14) 847-695-3200

(Miles = 3)

CNIM

Northwestern Medicine McHenry SAHP

Hospital Swedish American Hospital

4201 Medical Center Drive 1401 East State Street

McHenry, IL 60050 Rockford, IL 61104

815-344-5000 (Miles = 27) (815) 968-4400

(Miles = 48)

COAK

Assisi at Clare Oaks SAMC

825 Carillon Dr St. Alexius Medical Center

Bartlett, IL 60103 1555 N. Barrington Road

(Miles= 15) Hoffman Estates, IL 60194

847 843-2000

DCHP (Miles = 15)

Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital

300 Randall Road SANC

Geneva, IL 60134 OSF St. Anthony Medical Center

630-208-3000 5666 E. State St.

(Miles = 10) Rockford, IL 61108

815 226-2000

FRND (Miles = 45)

Friendship Village of Schaumburg

350 W. Schaumburg Rd. TRHS

Schaumburg, Il 60194 Two Rivers Head Start Agency

(Miles = 15) 1661 Landmark Rd,

Aurora, IL 60506

GFLD 630) 264-1444

GreenFields of Geneva (Miles = varies)

0N801 Friendship Way

Geneva, Illinois 60134

630) 232-9105 (Miles = 10)


Health Professions Administration/Staff/Faculty

Dean of Health

Professions, Math,

Science and Engineering

Dr. Wendy Miller, A106

[email protected]

(847) 214-7350

Associate Dean of Health

Professions, Math,

Science, and Engineering

Renee Skrabacz, A105

[email protected]

(847) 214 -7611

Nursing Faculty

Director of Nursing

Program

Dr. Sarah Urban, A335.03

[email protected]

(847) 214-7310

Office

Coordinator II

Valerie Hale, A335.02

[email protected]

(847) 214-7350

Manager of the Nursing

Simulation Center

Donna Boyce, A341.03

[email protected]

(847) 214 -7271

Administrative

Assistant I

Michelle Knox, A106

[email protected]

(847) 214-7956

You may direct dial any faculty extension by calling 847 214-XXXX (example: to reach Mary Arndt

dial 847 214-7315). If that person is not available, please leave a message on their voice mail

system or call the Health Professions office at (847) 214-7350.

Nursing faculty may also be reached via e-mail. Simply use first initial & last [email protected]. For

example: [email protected].

Mary Arndt, A337.04

Ext. 7315

A’ja Ferguson, A337.03 Ext. 7300

Cathy Incapreo, A339.04

Ext. 7314

Margaret LeMoyne, A335.04

Ext. 7743

Nursing Skills Labs:

Michelle Scheri, A337.02

Ext. 7304

Amy Schneider, A341.01

Ext. 7685

Barbara Tarin A341.04

Ext. 7307

Karen Taylor, A339.01

Ext. 7744

Lisa West, A339.03

Ext. 7042

Jessica Woloszyk, A341.02

Ext. 7741

A334 Ext. 7734: Jackie Dalke, Lisa Stoltenberg










Appendix Listing

1. Nursing Course Failure/Withdrawal Contract

2. Notice of Probation

3. Health Professions Division Exposure/Incident Report Form

4. Nursing Student Handbook Agreement

5. Confidentiality Statement/Photography Release/Permission to Survey Future Employer

6. Voluntary Assumption of Risk & Release of Liability

7. Confidentiality/AV/Photography Agreement

8. Professional Guidelines, Confidentiality, and Consent for Simulation Agreement Form


Date:

NURSING COURSE FAILURE/WITHDRAWAL CONTRACT

Student's name: Address:

ECC ID#: Course no:

Student email address: Student cell phone:

Final grade or grade at time of withdrawal:

Previous nursing failure:

POLICY STATEMENT: • Students must achieve a nursing (NUR) course grade of 80% to advance to the next course.

• Students receiving a grade below “C” in any nursing course must repeat the entire course. • A student may repeat only one nursing (NUR) course.

• Two (2) nursing course failures and/or withdrawals with a failing grade in the nursing program will result in

dismissal from the Nursing Program.

o Any type of withdrawal from a nursing course with a grade below "C" will be considered an internal

course failure. An exception to this policy is the granting of a military or administrative withdrawal.

o Any type of withdrawal from a nursing course with a grade of 80% or higher will not be considered as a

course failure in the Nursing Program.

• A failed clinical performance evaluation will result in course failure regardless of a passing grade in theory (This

includes clinical and/or lab).

PROCEDURE:

Students who fail a course are required to meet with the following individuals:

1. Faculty member of record

2. Health Professions Academic Advisor

3. Director of Nursing Program

Step 1: Meeting between faculty member and student regarding course failure/withdrawal.

• Why do you think this course failure/withdrawal has occurred?

• What are you planning to do so that you are successful when you repeat the nursing course, if you are approved

to return?

Faculty Recommendation:

Date: Faculty member signature:

Student signature:


Step 2: Meeting with Health Professions Advisor to formulate a plan for successful completion of the Nursing

Program. If registered for a nursing course the following semester, this course must be dropped by the student

on the ECC student portal.

Plan:

Date: HP Academic Advisor Signature:

Student signature:

Step 3: Meeting with the Director of the Nursing Program to obtain permission to repeat a nursing course.

Director’s Recommendation:

Director of the Nursing Program: Date:

Step 4:

First semester nursing students who have failed or withdrawn from NUR 142: You must contact the Health

Professions Office Coordinator to be considered for the next admission screening.

Nursing students who have failed or withdrawn from NUR 144 only, NUR 152, NUR 242, NUR 252 courses:

Contact the Health Professions Office the Tuesday after the semester ends to find out if a space is available for

you in the course for which you are requesting readmission. Eligible students who do not complete this contract

within 1 week after withdrawing and/or failing a nursing course will not be considered for re-entry into a Nursing

Program course. Students must return the hospital issued identification badge to be considered for re-entry into

the program.

Revised July 2020: Copies: Student, Faculty member of record, Student File, HP Advisor, Director of the Nursing Program


Notice of Probation

Nursing is a professional discipline in which appropriate behavior should be displayed at all times by every

student. Those who display unsafe, irresponsible, or unprofessional behavior while in the Nursing Program

will be placed on probation. The student will remain on probation until the completion of the course.

Listed below are some, but not all, of the offending infractions. Please review your Nursing Program Student

Handbook for more detailed information.

• Fails to show up for clinical as scheduled.

• Fails to contact instructor with regards to expected tardiness or absences.

• Repeatedly arrives to clinical late (2 or more per rotation).

• Displays unprofessional manner of dress and/or unkempt appearance.

• Displays disregard for patient safety.

• Fails to meet clinical objectives and obligations consistently.

• Fails to take initiative during clinical opportunities/experiences.

• Performs skills that have not been validated.

• Failure of second skill validation attempt.

• Fails to validate by the deadline.

• Violates professional or ethical behavior with regards to patient (HIPAA) and peer confidentiality.

• Displays inconsistency with compliance on agency policies.

• Fails to take accountability for one's actions.

• Displays inappropriate behavior, incivility, or communication while enrolled in the Nursing Program.

• Displays insubordinate behavior.

• Other:

*Please refer to Nursing Program Student Handbook on ANA Code of Ethics

This probation contract will be placed in the student’s file in the Health Professions Office and will remain on

file until the student graduates from the Nursing Program.

Student Signature: _____________________________ Date: __________

Instructor Signature: _____________________________ Date: __________



Notice of Probation Form

The following student will be on probation as of the following date:

Name: ______________________________________ Date: _____________

Course: NUR _______

Infraction: Describe behavior or incident.

Re-mediation Plan and Deadline(s):

Consequences for Failure to Meet Remediation Plan:

Student Signature: __________________________________ Date: _______________

Instructor Signature: _________________________________ Date: _______________

By signing this document, you are stating that you understand the reason you are on probation

and the necessary steps to take in order to ensure passing NUR ________.


Exposure / Incident Report Form

Working in the health field involves an assumption of risk. Students shall follow the correct protocol,

procedures, and policies to keep the risk for injury or illness at a minimum. In the event that an exposure

occurs, the student assumes the responsibility for testing, treatment, and any other expenses.

If an exposure occurs, students should safely complete patient care and inform the clinical instructor

immediately. This form will be completed in addition to any forms required by the facility and submitted to a

program official.

Individual: Name: HP Program:

Phone: Cell: Home:

Exposure/Incident: Date: Time:

Location of Exposure/Incident: (ie. facility & department or unit)

Type of Exposure: (ie needle stick, mucous membrane, bite etc.)

Type of Device: (ie. manufacturer, safety device, type of needle etc.)

Body fluid or substance involved: Body part(s) exposed:

Incident Details: Explain in detail what occurred:

Personal protective equipment used:

First Aid:

Was first aid performed? YES / NO (Circle one) Describe action taken:

If so, by whom?

Follow-up testing and results (attach documentation)

Instructor Name: Instructor Signature:

Comments:

Facility contact to whom incident was reported:

Student Signature: Date:

Program Director Signature: Date:


______________________________________________ ___________________

______________________________________________

NURSING PROGRAM STUDENT HANDBOOK AGREEMENT

Elgin Community College’s Nursing Student Handbook provides information regarding the policies and procedures in effect for the Nursing Program. Students will be fully informed of any changes to

this document.

Students must indicate agreement with each of the following statements by initialing on the lines

below.

_____ I have received a copy of the Nursing Program Student Handbook.

_____ I am aware that it is my responsibility to ask questions about the contents of the Nursing

Program Student Handbook and have those questions answered to my satisfaction.

_____ I understand that failure to follow any of the policies in the Nursing Program Student

Handbook may result in my dismissal from the Nursing Program.

_____ I agree to fully participate in the lab portion of the Nursing Program. I understand that this

requires hands on participation and that parts of my body will be exposed and touched.

_____ I agree that while enrolled in the Nursing Program, I will treat my studies, campus labs, and

clinical experiences as an employee would treat job responsibilities, recognizing that my instructor

assumes the role of my supervisor. I will attempt to learn the technical skills required of a Nurse,

but also strive to develop professional behaviors and attitudes.

_____ I fully understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality regarding personal or client

issues (HIPAA) and understand that disclosure of such information outside of class/lab/clinical is

cause for dismissal from the Nursing Program.

Student (signature) Date

Student (print name)


______________________________________________ ___________________

______________________________________________

______________________________________________ ____________________

______________________________________________

______________________________________________ ____________________

______________________________________________

HEALTH PROFESSIONS: NURSING PROGRAM

CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT

I give permission to release information regarding my professional qualities, academic

achievement, and clinical performance to the Director of the Nursing Program when responding to

requests for employment consideration. This release does not include any information submitted

by me or at my direction relating to medical records or reasonable accommodations under the

Americans with Disabilities Act. This policy is revocable upon my written request to the Director of

the Nursing Program.



PHOTOGRAPHY RELEASE

I give permission to release photographs taken for the sole purpose of identification of my status

as a student enrolled in ECC’s Nursing Program to the affiliated clinical facilities where I will be

assigned.



PERMISSION TO SURVEY FUTURE EMPLOYER

I give permission to survey my future employer as part of the Nursing Program’s assessment

process. I understand that this information will be kept confidential and will be used solely for the

purpose of evaluating the effectiveness of the program meeting its goals.




Voluntary Assumption of Risk & Release of Liability

THIS IS A RELEASE OF LEGAL RIGHTS. READ CAREFULLY PRIOR TO SIGNING.

Elgin Community College is a non-profit educational institution. References to Elgin Community

College include its officers, Board of Trustees, employees and its designated agents.

As a student in Elgin Community College’s Health Professions Division, I (print your name)

, freely choose to participate in the (print your program name)

program in which I am enrolled. I agree as follows:

RISKS: I understand that the clinical education environment for the Program in which I am enrolled

through Elgin Community College contains exposures to risks inherent in activities required for

participation in the Program. These risks include, but are not limited to bodily injury, communicable and

infectious diseases, epidemics, pandemics, and property damage.

HEALTH AND SAFETY: I have been advised to consult with a healthcare provider regarding my

personal medical needs. I have obtained the required immunizations. I recognize that Elgin Community

College is not obligated to attend to any of my medical or medication needs, and I assume all risks and

responsibilities. In case of a medical emergency occurring during my participation in this Program, I

authorize the representative of Elgin Community College to secure whatever treatment is necessary. I

agree to pay all expenses related to any treatment and release Elgin Community College from any

liability for any actions.

ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY: Knowing the risks described above, and in

voluntary consideration of being allowed to participate in the Program, I hereby knowingly assume all

risks inherent in this activity and connected activities. I agree to release, indemnify, and defend Elgin

Community College and its officers, Board of Trustees, employees and its designated agents from all

claims of any kind which I, the student, may have for any losses, damages, communicable and infectious

diseases, epidemics, pandemics, or injuries arising out of or in connection with my participation in this

Program.

SIGNATURE: I indicate that by my signature below, I have read the terms and conditions of

participation in this Program and agree to abide by them. I have carefully read this Voluntary

Assumption of Risk and Release of Liability and acknowledge that I understand it. The laws of the State of

Illinois shall govern this Voluntary Assumption of Risk and Release of Liability.

______________________________________________ ____________________


Witness: Date:


______________________________________________ ____________________

______________________________________________

Confidentiality/AV/Photography Agreement

During your participation in simulated clinical experiences at Elgin Community College (ECC), you

will be both an active participant in simulated scenarios and an observer. Due to the unique aspects

of this form of training, you are asked to maintain and hold confidential all information regarding

the details of the scenarios and the performance of the participants involved in the scenarios.

By signing this form, you agree to maintain strict confidentiality regarding the details of the

scenarios and both yours and others’ performance, whether seen in real time, digital recording or

otherwise communicated to you, throughout your enrollment in an ECC health careers program.

Continuous audiovisual digital recording is present in the simulation lab at ECC. Unless authorized

by you, you will not be specifically identified. Recordings may be shown for purposes including, but

not limited to debriefing, faculty review, educational, research, public relations, advertisement

and/or promotional activities.

By signing this form, you consent to allow continuous audiovisual digital recording while you are in

the simulation lab, throughout your enrollment in an ECC health careers program.

During your participation in the simulation lab at ECC, still photography (slides or prints) may be

taken depicting your simulated clinical experience. Unless otherwise approved by you, you will not

be specifically identified. Photographs may be shown for purposes including, but not limited to

educational, research, public relations, advertisement and/or promotional activities.

By signing this form, you consent to allow still photography while you are in the simulation lab,

throughout your enrollment in an ECC health careers program.




Nursing Lab Simulation Center Consent Form

Professional Guidelines, Confidentiality, and Consent for Simulation Agreement Form

Simulation experiences at Elgin Community College are conducted in a safe environment that

encourages active learning and reflection while supporting professional practice. To ensure

simulation is a positive experience, students are expected to abide by the following guidelines:

1. Student attendance is required at all scheduled simulation experiences. Failure to contact clinical

faculty prior to the start of simulation of absence or tardiness will result in immediate clinical

probation.

2. Students are expected to keep all events, procedures, and information used in conjunction with

the simulation strictly confidential.

a. This includes pre-simulation prep, simulation scenarios, and the debriefing period.

b. Our goal is to offer standardized simulation throughout the curriculum, breeching

confidentially may impede on learning opportunities.

3. Students will abide by all HIPAA regulations for each simulated experience.

4. Students will not bring food, drinks, or ink pens into the simulation area.

5. Students are expected to treat the simulator and standardized patients as real patients.

6. Students should treat the simulation as a real clinical experience.

7. Students should support and guide their peers in a positive and professional manner during the

simulation and the debriefing period.

8. Students who are observers/recorders will participate by maintaining professional demeanor and

be prepared to participate fully during debriefing sessions. Each student can add to the learning

of the group.

9. Students are to complete/review any preparation materials that faculty has provided prior to the

start of simulation in order to safely care for the simulated patient.

10. Students acknowledge that simulation experiences are intended to reflect real-life clinical

experiences for learning purposes. However, the scenarios may lead to emotional distress or

mental anguish.

11. Students have (and should exercise) the right to discuss any participation concerns with their

clinical faculty prior to each simulation experience.

12. Students who feel they cannot safely complete a simulation understand these clinical hours will

need to be made-up during the semester and at a time designated by clinical faculty/simulation

staff.

13. Students agree to report any violations of confidentiality that they become aware of to their

instructor or to the Manager of the Nursing Simulation Center.

14. Students will complete evaluations at the end of each simulation experience and submit to

clinical faculty.

□ I agree to abide by these guidelines while participating in simulation experiences.

Student Signature for Consent:

Printed Name: Date:


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